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Family Moraceae mulberries
Common name: Langka (Filipino); Jackfruit (English)
Local name: Nangka
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil the roots in just enough water and drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescents: Drink 1/2 cup decoction. Children: Take 2 tbsp. once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Adan; Luisito (Quezon; Burderos; ; ) & (b) Pardito; Pedro (Quezon; General Luna; Brgy. San Isidro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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