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Family Smilacaceae catbrier
Common name: Sarsaparilyang-china (Filipino); China root (English)
Local name: Zarzaparilla
Indication: ecbolic
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Cut roots into small pieces and soak in wine.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 tbsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pandito; Pedro (Quezon; General Luna; Brgy. San Isidro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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