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Family Menispermaceae
Common name: Suma (Filipino); Abutra (S. L. Bis.)
Local name: Abutra
Indication: ecbolic (alleviate menstrual ache or pain)
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 cup of decoction every morning or during menstrual period.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Forneste; Justino (Quezon; Catanauan; Brgy. Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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