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(a) Justicia gendarussa Burm. f. (b) Not provided (c ) Cocos nuciferaL. Print

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Family (a) Acanthaceae (b) Not provided (c ) Arecaceae
Common name: (a) Kapanitulot (Filipino); Gandarusa (English) (b) Bakayawa ( c) Niyog (Filipino); Coconut; Coconut palm (English); Lubi (C.Bis.)
Local name: (a) Paliyas mix with (b) bakayawa (c) lubi
Indication: diuretic
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves (c) meat
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of each plant part mentioned in 2 glasses of water for 5 minutes to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: One glass 2x a day. Children: One-third glass 2x a day.
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 Sur

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