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Family Menispermaceae
Common name: Suma (Filipino); Abutra (S. L. Bis.)
Local name: Albutra (Ceb.)
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Chop the roots and boil in 4 cups of water to produce 3 cups decoction.
Direction for use: For women only: drink 1 cup decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rosales; Pedro (Agusan del Norte; Butuan City; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Agusan del Norte

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