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Averrhoa bilimbi L. Print

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Family Oxalidaceae
Common name: kamias, kolonanas, kolonauas, kalamias (Tag.); bilimbi, bilimbi tree, cucumber tree, tree sorrel (Engl.); Iba (C. Bis., P. Bis., Sul., Tag.); ibag (Mbo.); ibe (Yak.); kalingiwa (Bis.); kiling-iba (Bik.); pias (Ilk.); puis (Ig.)
Local name: iba
Indication: For ulcer
Plant part used: leaf (fresh)
Method of Preparation: Express juice from plant materials.
Direction for use: Take juice by mouth.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Same_ano L
Place gathered: Samar, Calbayog City, Barangay Pinamorotan, Pambujan Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Luceriano RP
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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