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(a) Arcangelisia flava (L.) Merr. (b) Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers. Print

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Family (a) Menispermaceae (b) Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: (a) Suma (Filipino); Abutra (S. L. Bis.) (b) Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: (a) Albutra w/ (b) Banaba
Indication: irregular menstruation
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 3 to 4 roots in 3 glasses of water and drink decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Relleason; Ester (South Cotabato; Sto. Nino; Lopez Jaena; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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