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Family Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: Damong-maria (Filipino); Maidenwort; Common wormwood; Hierba de San Juan; Mugwort; Artemisia (English)
Local name: Santa-maria
Indication: antifertility
Plant part used: leaves & roots
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves and roots in 4 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: For women only: Drink 1 glass for 14 days before and after ovulation period.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Amin; Jantung (Tawi-tawi; Simunul; Mongkay; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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