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Family Smilacaceae catbrier
Common name: Sarsaparilyang-china (Filipino); China root (English)
Local name: Sarsaparilla
Indication: toothache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and apply as fillers to aching tooth.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Vallejo; Estrella (Capiz; Sur Ivisan; Poblacion ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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