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Family Lauraceae laurels
Common name: Abukado (Filipino); Avocado (English)
Local name: Abocado
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of dry leaves in enough water to produce 1 glass decoction. Drink 1/2 glass every 2 hours.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/4 glass every 2 hours.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: dela Fuente; Rosario (Batanes; Basco; Brgy. Kayvaluganan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batanes

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