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Family Clusiaceae
Common name: Mangostan (Filipino); Mangosteen (English)
Local name: Mangosteen
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: dried exocarp
Method of Preparation: Boil 5 fruits (dried) in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day. Children: Drink 1/2 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
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Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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