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Family Bromeliaceae
Common name: Pinya (Filipino); Pineapple (English)
Local name: Pia (Ilk.)
Indication: late menstruation
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Filter juice from the leaves with clean cloth and drink.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. and above: Drink 1/2 glassful 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rosalan; Isidro (Ilocos Norte; Pidding; Dupitac; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ilocos Norte

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