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Acrostichum heterophyllum L. Print

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Family Pteridaceae
Common name: Pagong-pagongan or Kagpkop (Filipino)
Local name: Peay
Indication: dysentery breast pain loose bowel movement
Plant part used: fresh leaves and bark
Method of Preparation: Dry and pound to powder form. Mix one glass of water.
Direction for use: Infant: 1/4 tsp. of solution twice a day. Child: 1 tsp. of solution twice a day. Adolescent/adult/65 years and above: 1 tbsp. of solution 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Kiley; Mary 'Kalingan' (Bontoc; Mt. Province; Sagada; Suyo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

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