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Acorus calamus L. Print

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Family Acoraceae
Common name: lubigan (Tag.); calamus, sweet flag (Engl.)
Local name: lubigan
Indication: For bughat
Plant part used: rhizome (fresh)
Method of Preparation: Prepare decoction from plant materials.
Direction for use: Let mother drink 1 cup of decoction and use reminder as bath.
Additional information: This is caused by physical or emotional stress after child delivery. It is manifested by bleeding, fever, and weakness.
Informant: FGD1, Lazarra W
Place gathered: Eastern Samar, Dolores, Barangay San Vicente, Dolores Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Sia IC, Luceriano RP, Aparentado MGU
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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