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Family Menispermaceae
Common name: Suma (Filipino); Abutra (S. L. Bis.)
Local name: Abutra/ albutra/ suma (Ilk.)
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: vine
Method of Preparation: Prepare a decoction of the vine (5 inches long) in 3 cups of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: 1/2 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Nebab; Visitacion (Cagayan; Claveria; Centro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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