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Family Sapotaceae sapodillas; sapotes
Common name: Kaymito (Filipino); Starapple (English)
Local name: Kaimito (Ceb.)
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass 2x a day. Child: 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Balila; Jesus (Davao; ; ; ) & (b) Anton; Mateo (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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