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Family Lauraceae laurels
Common name: Abukado (Filipino); Avocado (English)
Local name: Avocado
Indication: pasma
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush a handful of leaves till juice is extracted. Apply at the affected area.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adult and 65 yrs. and above: Apply once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Duyao; Dominador (Ilocos Norte; Nueva Era; Barikir; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ilocos Norte

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