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Family Muntingiaceae
Common name: Aratiles (Filipino); Strawberrytree (English)
Local name: Datiles (Chab.)
Indication: diabetes (unhealed wound)
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 50 leaves in a pail of water. Use the decoction for bathing.
Direction for use: All ages: Bath 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cruz; Anicio (Zamboanga; Tugbungan; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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