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Sauropus androgynus (L.) Merr. Print

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Family Euphorbiaceae
Common name: binahian (Tag.); Chinese malunggay, sauropus, star gooseberry, sweet leaf bush, sweet leaf sauropus (Engl.)
Local name: Chinese malunggay
Indication: For abdominal pain
Plant part used: leaf (fresh)
Method of Preparation: Pound plant material. Mix with coconut milk. Express juice from plant material.
Direction for use: Take juice by mouth.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bormate R, FGD2, FGD3
Place gathered: Eastern Samar, Llorente, Barangay Burak, Suribao Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Luceriano RP
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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