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Family Smilacaceae catbrier
Common name: Sarsaparilyang-china (Filipino); China root (English)
Local name: Sarsaparilla
Indication: late menstruation
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil enough roots in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adult: 1 glass once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sumague; Nustica (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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