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Chrysophyllum cainito L. Print

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Family Sapotaceae
Common name: caimito (Tag., Span.); cainito, star apple, star plum (Engl.); caymito (Bis.)
Local name: kaymito
Indication: For diarrhea
Plant part used: leaf
Method of Preparation: Prepare decoction from plant materials.
Direction for use: Take decoction by mouth.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: FGD2
Place gathered: Northern Samar, Las Navas, Barangay San Isidro, Catubig Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Sia IC, Mendoza MTB, Luceriano RP, Aparentado MGU
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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