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Family Bromeliaceae
Common name: Pinya (Filipino); Pineapple (English)
Local name: Pia
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Chop roots to produce a handful. Boil in 5 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink a glass of decoction 3x a day.
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: Zamboanga

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