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Family Marantaceae arrowroot; prayer-plant
Common name: Araru (Filipino); Arrowroot (English)
Local name: Arrow roots
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Eat the boiled root and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Juan; Leonora (Palawan; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Palawan

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