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Polyalthia longifolia Benth & Hook.f. Print

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Family Annonaceae
Common name: Ashok tree, Asoka tree, Mast tree, Sorrowless tree, Telegraph pole tree, black berry lily (Engl.)
Local name: Pine tree
Indication: for high blood pressure
Plant part used: bark of stem
Method of Preparation: Obtain bark from stem after first layer has been discarded. Prepare concentrated decoction from plant material.
Direction for use: Take decoction by mouth.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: FGD1, FGD2
Place gathered: Eastern Samar, Dolores, Barangay San Vicente, Dolores Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Sia IC, Luceriano RP, Aparentado MGU
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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