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Family Meliaceae mahogany
Common name: Paraiso (Filipino); China berry; Indian lilac; Lelah; Paraiso; Pride of India; White cedar (English)
Local name: Tambalagisa
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent and above: Drink 1/2 glass every 3 hours.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Rosano; Juana (Samar; West; East Motiong; Brgy. Poblacion; ) & (b) Amos; Paz (Samar; West; Brgy.no. 6 Wright; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Samar

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