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Family Annonaceae custard apples
Common name: Guyabano (Filipino); Soursop (English)
Local name: Abana
Indication: amoebiasis
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 7-10 leaves in 2 glasses of water until 1 glass remains. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: One glass once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mendoza; Mercedez (Lanao del Norte; Kauswagan; Libertad; )
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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