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Syzygium cumini(L.) Skeels Print

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Family Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: Duhat (Filipino); Black plum; Java plum (English)
Local name: Duhat
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of top leaves in enough water and let 2/3 portion of water dries out to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink Take 1 cup as needed. Children: Take 2 tbsp. as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lojica; Vicente (Quezon; General Luna; Poblacion; Brgy. 5; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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