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Family Lauraceae laurels
Common name: Abukado (Filipino); Avocado (English)
Local name: Mocado
Indication: insomnia
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil enough leaves in enough water. Drink the decoction as coffee. Add sugar if desired.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Kali; Saifodin (Lanao del Sur; Marawi City; Madaya Lilod; ) & (b) Bosaka; Tominaman (Lanao del Sur; Taraka; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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