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Family Lauraceae laurels
Common name: Abukado (Filipino); Avocado (English)
Local name: Avocado
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 3 - 5 leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 1/2 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1 cup 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Encallado; Gregorio (Quezon; Sampaloc; Brgy. San Roque; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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