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Family (a) Moraceae mulberries (b) Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces (c ) Bromeliaceae (d) Anacardiaceae cashews (e) Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: (a) Langka (Filipino); Jackfruit (English) (b) Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English) (c) Pinya (Filipino); Pineapple (English) (d) Mangga (Filipino); Mango (English) (e) Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: (a) Langka mix with (b) bayabas (c) pinya (d) mangga (e) banaba
Indication: indigestion
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves (c) leaves (d) leaves (e) leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 3 leaves of each plant mentioned and drink decoction.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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