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Family Nyctaginaceae four o'clocks; nyctaginaces
Common name: Alas cuatro (Filipino); Four o' clock; Marvel-of-Peru (English) (English)
Local name: Maravilla
Indication: irregular menstruation
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in just enough water and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Adan; Luisito (Quezon; Burderos; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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