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Sonneratia caseolaris (L.) Engl. Print

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Family Lythraceae
Common name: Hikau-hikauan (Filipino)
Local name: Elepante
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: whole plant
Method of Preparation: Chop the whole plant and boil in 4 glasses of water and drink decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1/2 glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Cavanas; Paraluman (Maguindanao; North; Poblacion; ) & (b) Bacuyon; Sulpicio (Maguindanao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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