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(a) Not provided (b) Tinospora crispa (L.) Hook. f. & Thomson (c ) Arcangelisia flava (L.) Merr. (d) Calophyllum inophyllumL. Print

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Family (a) Not provided (b) Menispermaceae (c ) Menispermaceae (d) Calophyllaceae
Common name: (a) Not provided (b) Makabuhay (Filipino) (c) Suma (Filipino); Abutra (S. L. Bis.) (d) Bitaog (Filipino); Mastwood; Alexandrian laurel (English)
Local name: (a) Gabong mix with (b) pangyawan (bagou) (c) lagtan (d) bitaog
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves (one each) in water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass of decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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