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Family Sapotaceae sapodillas; sapotes
Common name: Kaymito (Filipino); Starapple (English)
Local name: Caimito
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 5 - 7 leaves in water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 cup 3x a day. Children: Drink 1/2 cup 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cacal; Potenciano (Quezon; San Francisco; Brgy. Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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