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Sonneratia caseolaris (L.) Engl. Print

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Family Lythraceae
Common name: Hikau-hikauan (Filipino)
Local name: Elepante
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: roots & leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound roots and leaves and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Masay; Marianita (South Cotabato; Marbel; Koronadal; Caloocan) & (b) Relleason; Ester (South Cotabato; Sto. Nino; Lopez Jaena; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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