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Family Clusiaceae
Common name: Mangostan (Filipino); Mangosteen (English)
Local name: Mangostan
Indication: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: fruit (pulp)
Method of Preparation: Boil chopped pulp in water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Children/Adults: Drink decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Perigrino; Rosita (Leyte; Ormoc City; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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