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Family Menispermaceae
Common name: Suma (Filipino); Abutra (S. L. Bis.)
Local name: Albutra (Ilk.)
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 5-10 inches long finger size roots in 5 glasses of water to make 2 glasses decoction. Store in covered bottle.
Direction for use: Older age groups: Drink 1/2 glasses decoction 2x a day after breakfast and before retiring at night.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Kalinga

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