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Family Smilacaceae catbrier
Common name: Sarsaparilyang-china (Filipino); China root (English)
Local name: Saparilya
Indication: after childbirth medicine
Plant part used: bulb
Method of Preparation: Boil bulb and drink decoction.
Direction for use: Mothers: Drink 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Serrano; Emeterio (Quezon; Atimonan; ; 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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