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Family Annonaceae
Common name: Hilagak (Filipino); Susong-kalabaw (Tagalog)
Local name: Alupa red
Indication: tuberculosis
Plant part used: roots and bark
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots in 5 glasses of water until 2 glasses remain. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: 2 tbsp. decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Saciana; Andres (Cagayan; Mira; Sanchez; Centro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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