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Family Smilacaceae catbrier
Common name: Sarsaparilyang-china (Filipino); China root (English)
Local name: Zarzaparilla
Indication: cough and colds
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil the roots in 2 - 3 glasses of water to produce 1/2 cup decoction.
Direction for use: Children or pre-schoolers: Drink 1/2 cup once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Corpuz; Juanito (Quezon; Infanta; Brgy. Paliway; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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