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Pandanus tectoriusParkinson ex Zucc. Print

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Family Pandanaceae
Common name: Pandan (Filipino); Thatch screwpine; Textile screwpine; Tahitian screwpine; Pandan (English)
Local name: Pandan
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 glass 2x a day. Children: 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Luci; Porfirio (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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