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Family Lauraceae laurels
Common name: Abukado (Filipino); Avocado (English)
Local name: Abukado (Ceb.)
Indication: diarrhea and dysentery
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce 1/2 glass decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Mulay; Mauricia (Davao; Davao City; Toril Proper; ) & (b) Padawan; Pedro Pedro (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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