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Family Menispermaceae
Common name: Suma (Filipino); Abutra (S. L. Bis.)
Local name: Abutra
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: fresh leaves and roots
Method of Preparation: Boil the principal roots and a handful of leaves in 4 glasses of water until remaining liquid is 2 glasses. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent: Drink as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Aquitana; (Benguet; La Trinidad; ; ;)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Benguet

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