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Myristica simiarum A. DC. Print

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Family Myristicaceae
Common name: Tanghas (Filipino)
Local name: Duguan (Vis.)
Indication: relapse from fever
Plant part used: wood portion of the trunk
Method of Preparation: Chop wood to produce a handful. Boil in 5 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink glass of infusion 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Jaravilla; Mercedes (Zamboanga; Siocon; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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