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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Kakaw (Filipino); Cacao (English)
Local name: Cacao (Ilk.)
Indication: late menstruation
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a foot long root in 3 cups of water to produce 1 cup decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adult: Drink 1 cupful 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ramirez; Felomina (Kalinga Apayao; Rizal; Babalag; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Kalinga

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