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Family Bromeliaceae
Common name: Pinya (Filipino); Pineapple (English)
Local name: Paniao
Indication: irregular menstruation
Plant part used: unripe fruit
Method of Preparation: Squeeze juice of unripe fruit. Add sugar to taste. Drink juice.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/4 glass of juice 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Meriel; Pedro (Batanes; Mahatao; Brgy. Kaumbakan; ) & (b) Teboso; Juanita (Batanes; Ivana; Brgy. Tuhel; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batanes

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