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(a) Theobroma cacaoL. (b) Cordia dichotomaG. Forst. Print

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Family (a) Malvaceae mallows; mauves (b) Boraginaceae borage; bourraches
Common name: (a) Kakaw (Filipino); Cacao (English) (b) Anonang (Filipino); Sebestan plum; Fragrant manjack (English)
Local name: (a) Kakaw mix w/ (b) Anonang
Indication: relapse after childbirth
Plant part used: (a) roots(b) bark
Method of Preparation: Chop the roots and bark. Boil in 2 glasses of water to produce a glass of decoction.
Direction for use: For mothers: Drink 1/2 glass decoction 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ereno; Camilo (Sorsogon; Gubat; Panagiban; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sorsogon

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