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Family Annonaceae custard apples
Common name: Guyabano (Filipino); Soursop (English)
Local name: Guabano
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: unripe fruit
Method of Preparation: Chop a young unripe fruit into pieces. Soak in a glass of water overnight. Drink infusion.
Direction for use: Children: Drink 1/2 glass every 2 hours. Adults: 1 glass every 2 hours.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Tulabat; Miguel (Pampanga; Mabalacat; San Joaquin; ) (b) Reyes; Francisco (Pampanga; Mabalacat; Poblacion; ) & (c ) Siqua; Soledad (Pampanga; Guagua; Bangkal; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pampanga

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