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Family Clusiaceae
Common name: Mangostan (Filipino); Mangosteen (English)
Local name: Manggis
Indication: appendicitis
Plant part used: pericarp
Method of Preparation: Boil 2 pieces of pericarp in 2 glasses of water. Add 3 tsp. of vinegar. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: drink 1/2 glass after each meal.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Muhajili; Amrad (Sulu; Jolo; Asturias St.; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sulu

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