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Family Moraceae mulberries
Common name: Langka (Filipino); Jackfruit (English)
Local name: Langka
Indication: irregular menstruation
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots in enough water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent/Adults: Drink 1/2 glass decoction daily 5 days before expected menstruation.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Abarientos; Paz (Camarines Sur; Iriga City; San Nicolas; ) & (b) Palaruan; Alicia (Camarines Sur; Naga City; Libotin; )
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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