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Family Sapotaceae sapodillas; sapotes
Common name: Kaymito (Filipino); Starapple (English)
Local name: Starapple
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil enough number of young leaves in 2 cups of water to produce 1 cup decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 3-4 tbsp. every meals.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bayta; Florencia (Catanduanes; San Andres; San Isidro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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