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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Granada (Filipino); Pomegranate (English)
Local name: Granada
Indication: pyorrhea
Plant part used: fruits
Method of Preparation: Cut into 4 parts and boil in vinegar; add small amount of salt. Use decoction to gargle and massage the gum.
Direction for use: All ages: Gargle every morning.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Perera; Semon (Quezon; Mulanay; Brgy. Ibabang Yuni; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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