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Family Muntingiaceae
Common name: Aratiles (Filipino); Strawberrytree (English)
Local name: Aratiles
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 3 - 7 leaves in enough water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Infants: Drink 1 tsp. 3x a day. Children: 2 -3 tsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pandito; Pedro (Quezon; General Luna; Brgy. San Isidro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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