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Family Clusiaceae
Common name: Mangostan (Filipino); Mangosteen (English)
Local name: Mangostan
Indication: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 5-7 leaves in 2 glasses of water to produce 1/2 glass of decoction. Drink
Direction for use: All ages: 1/2 glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Constanga; Francisco (Maguindanao; Parang; Notre Dame; Town Site; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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