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Family Sapotaceae sapodillas; sapotes
Common name: Kaymito (Filipino); Starapple (English)
Local name: Caimito
Indication: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 2 glasses of water to produce 1/2 glass decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1/2 glass of decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Villanueva; Conrado (Romblon; Odiongan Island; Odiongan; Brgy. Liwanag; ) (b) Galiga; Salvacion (Romblon; Tablas Island; Odiongan; Gabawan; ) & (c ) Rotoni; Gomer (Romblon; Sibuyan Island; Cajidiocan; Brgy. Sugod; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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