Smilax chinaL.
 
Smilax chinaL.
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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:
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Abstracted by:
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Date abstracted:
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Province:
Quezon