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Combretum indicum(L.) DeFilipps Print

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Family Combretaceae combretums
Common name: Niyog-niyogan (Filipino); Burma creeper (English)
Local name: Bawe-bawe
Indication: dewormer
Plant part used: dried nuts
Method of Preparation: Eat dried nuts.
Direction for use: Children: Eat 8 seeds. Adults: Eat 1 dozen seeds.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Palma; Palerma (Pampanga; Bacolor; Sta. Inez; ) & (b) Songco; Paciencia (Pampanga; Guagua; Sta. Filomena; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pampanga

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