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Manilkara zapota(L.) P. Royen Print

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Family Sapotaceae sapodillas; sapotes
Common name: Chico (Filipino); Naseberry; Sapodilla (English)
Local name: Chico
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in enough water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Take 2 tsp. every 3 hours. Adults: Drink 1/2 glass every 3 hours.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Serrano; Julian (Pampanga; Guagua; Maquiapo; ) & (b) Manansala; Rafael (Pampanga; Mabalacat; Mabiga; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pampanga

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