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Barringtonia racemosa(L.) Spreng. Print

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Family Lecythidaceae Brazil-nut
Common name: Putat (Filipino)
Local name: Putat
Indication: malaria
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful size of bark in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adult: 1 glass 2x a day. Children: 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Belarmino; Pacifico (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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