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Family Meliaceae mahogany
Common name: Paraiso (Filipino); China berry; Indian lilac; Lelah; Paraiso; Pride of India; White cedar (English)
Local name: Tambalagisa
Indication: high blood pressure
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Pound seeds finely and mix with water.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass infusion 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Guevaros; Cayetano (Leyte; Dulag; Brgy. Salvacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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