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(a) Sida alnifolia var. alnifolia (b) Not provided (c ) Pandanus tectoriusParkinson ex Zucc. Print

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Family (a) Malvaceae (b) Not provided (c ) Pandanaceae
Common name: (a) Walis-walisan (Filipino); Eskoba (Tag.;C.Bis.) (b) Cogong-cogong (c) Pandan (Filipino); Thatch screwpine; Textile screwpine; Tahitian screwpine; Pandan (English)
Local name: (a) escoba mix w/ (b) cogong-cogong (c) pandan
Indication: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) roots (c) rhizome
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful each of the plant parts mentioned in 5 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass 3x a day. Child: 1/2 glass
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: Davao

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