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Family Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: Damong-maria (Filipino); Maidenwort; Common wormwood; Hierba de San Juan; Mugwort; Artemisia (English)
Local name: Herba
Indication: to regulate menstrual flow
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze a handful of leaves to obtain 1 tbsp. of juice. Mix with 1 tbsp. of mother's milk. Drink.
Direction for use: Female adults: Drink 1 tbsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Calasag; Consolacion (Cagayan; Sta. Praxides; Parual; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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