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Family Combretaceae combretums
Common name: Talisay (Filipino); India almond; False kamani; Indian almond; Tropical almond (English)
Local name: Talisay
Indication: dysentery and diarrhea
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 7 leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 cup decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Take 2 to 3 tsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ihapon; Marciana (Quezon; Infanta; Brgy. Ilog; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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