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Family Moraceae mulberries
Common name: Balite/Balete (Filipino); Weeping fig (English)
Local name: Balite
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil enough leaves to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Drink 1 glass daily until menstruation occurs.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Perez; Amada (Camarines Sur; Pasalao; San Cirilo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camarines Sur

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