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Family Lauraceae laurels
Common name: Abukado (Filipino); Avocado (English)
Local name: Avocado
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves in 3-4 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses of decoction. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Drink 2 tbsp. in a day. Adults: Drink 3-4 tbsp. in a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ortiz; Rolando (Catanduanes; Virac; Gogon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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