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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-aca (Ilk.)
Indication: menstrual disorder
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush a handful of leaves to extract juice/ and mix with wine. Wrap in banana leaf; roast; and use as poultice on the stomach.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ablug; Anita (Cagayan; Aparri; Brgy. San Antonio; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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