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Centella asiatica(L.) Urb. Print

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Family Apiaceae
Common name: Takip-kohol (Filipino); Indian hydrocotyle; Spadeleaf (English)
Local name: Yahong-yahong leaves
Indication: intestinal cancer
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 5 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass of decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Abdon; Tony M. (Zamboanga; Dipolog City; Olingan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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