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Cinnamomum tamala(Buch.-Ham.) T. Nees & Eberm. Print

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Family Lauraceae laurels
Common name: Kalingag (Filipino); Indian bark (English)
Local name: Kandamura
Indication: insomnia
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of bark in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glassful. Drink decoction before sleeping.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. and above: Drink 1 glassful of decoction before retiring.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
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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