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Family (a) Lythraceae loosestrife (b) Lauraceae laurels (c ) Moraceae mulberries
Common name: (a) Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English) (b) Abukado (Filipino); Avocado (English) (c) Langka (Filipino); Jackfruit (English)
Local name: (a) Banaba with (b) abukado (c) langka
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: leaves for each
Method of Preparation: Pound 2 leaves of each plant and poultice on the stomach.
Direction for use: Adult/children: Apply once.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Belarmino; Paicifico (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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