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Family Annonaceae
Common name: Graviola (English), Soursop (English), Guyabano (Filipino)
Local name: Labana (Tagabawa), Guyabano (Tagalog)
Indication: For 'nerbiyos' (anxiety)
Plant part used: Young or mature leaves
Method of Preparation: Infusion-Boil a handful of young or mature leaves of labana in 3 'kabo' of water.
Direction for use: After boiling, place the infusion in a container. Drink the decoction every night or as desired.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Felomina Anap Ando (tarabawian)
Place gathered: North Cotabato, Makilala, Old Bulatukan, Sitio Tambubong
Gathered by / Date gathered: 16/02/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 05/02/2014
Province: Davao - Tagabawa Bagobo

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