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Syzygium cumini(L.) Skeels Print

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Family Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: Duhat (Filipino); Black plum; Java plum (English)
Local name: Lomboy (Ilk.)
Indication: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Chop fresh bark to produce a handful. Boil in 3 cups water to produce 1 cup decoction.
Direction for use: Child: Drink 1/2 cupful decoction 3x a day. Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. & above: Drink 1 cupful decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Dumalan; Rufino (Kalinga Apayao; Tabuk; Alinagnag; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Kalinga

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