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Canarium ovatum Engl. Print

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Family Burseraceae
Common name: pili (Tag.); oily pili, Philippine nut, pili nut, Galip nut (Engl.)
Local name: pili
Indication: For bughat
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Prepare concentrated decoction from plant material.
Direction for use: Take decoction by mouth.
Additional information: Bughat is caused by physical or emotional stress after child delivery. It is maifested by bleeding, fever, and weakness.
Informant: FGD1, FGD2
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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