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Family Simaroubaceae
Common name: Bitter wood (Engl.); mongal (Tag.)
Local name: Manonggal (Bis.)
Indication: Stomachache; diarrhea
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Decoction: Get 5 matured leaves. Boil in 3-5 glasses of water.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction three (3) times a day.
Additional information:
Informant: Noel Cordova Torremocha (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Cantabon, Purok 3
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 11/12/2014
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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