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Family Sapotaceae sapodillas; sapotes
Common name: Kaymito (Filipino); Starapple (English)
Local name: Caimito
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Cut the bark into small pieces. Boil 2 - 3 pieces in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 cup decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Drink 1/2 cup 2x a day or 2 to 3 tbsp. 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Potestades; Felipe (Quezon; Real; Capalong; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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