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Family (a) Moraceae mulberries (b) Lauraceae laurels (c ) Sapotaceae sapodillas; sapotes
Common name: (a) Langka (Filipino); Jackfruit (English) (b) Abukado (Filipino); Avocado (English) (c) Kaymito (Filipino); Starapple (English)
Local name: (a) Langka mix with (b) abukado (c) caimito
Indication: dewormer
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves (c) leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 7 leaves of each plant mentioned in 1 and 1/2 cup of water until 1/2 cup remains. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: 1 cup before each meal.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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