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Family Menispermaceae
Common name: Suma (Filipino); Abutra (S. L. Bis.)
Local name: Albutra
Indication: cerebral malaria
Plant part used: stem and roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 4 to 5 stem and roots (both) in 5 glasses of water to produce decoction and add 1 tbsp. of sugar and drink.
Direction for use: Adult: 1 glass 2x a day. Children: 1/2 tbsp.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Dedel; Maria (South Cotabato; Banga; Reyes; ) & (b) 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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