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(a) Smilax bracteata C.Presl (b) Arcangelisia flava (L.) Merr. (c ) Corchorus capsularisL.; Corchorus olitoriusL Print

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Family (a) Smilacaceae (b) Menispermaceae (c ) Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: (a) Banag (Filipino) (b) Suma (Filipino); Abutra (S. L. Bis.) (c) Pasau-na-bilog; Pasau-na-haba (Filipino); Jute; Nalta jute (English)
Local name: (a) Banagan (b) alibutra (c) sumpa
Indication: bleeding after childbirth
Plant part used: (a) rhizome (b) vine (c) stem
Method of Preparation: Boil in 1 liter of water until 3/4 remains. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 3x a day before meals.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Nepomuceno; Francisco (Aklan; Balete; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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