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Family Clusiaceae
Common name: Mangostan (Filipino); Mangosteen (English)
Local name: Mangostana (Ceb.)
Indication: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil 2 handfuls of bark in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glass of decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 glass 3x a day. Children: 1 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Librado; Crispina (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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