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Sonneratia caseolaris (L.) Engl. Print

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Family Lythraceae
Common name: Hikau-hikauan (Filipino)
Local name: Elepante
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil the roots in 3 glasses of water and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Not provided
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Miranda; Jovita (South Cotabato; Polomolok; Poblacion; ) & (b) Nastor; Benito (South Cotabato; Tantangan; Dumadail; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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