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Sonneratia caseolaris (L.) Engl. Print

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Family Lythraceae
Common name: Hikau-hikauan (Filipino)
Local name: Elepante
Indication: relapse after childbirth
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 4 pieces of roots (1 inch long each) in 2 glasses of water till 1 glass remain. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Inot; Ignacia (Cebu; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cebu

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