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Family Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: Damong-maria (Filipino); Maidenwort; Common wormwood; Hierba de San Juan; Mugwort; Artemisia (English)
Local name: Artamesia
Indication: to eliminate bad odor caused by menstruation.
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 7-10 leaves in 4 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cagong; Agripina (Maguindanao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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