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Family (a) Apiaceae (b) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: (a) Anis (Filipino); Fennel; Sweet fennel (English) (b) Dilau (Filipino); ; Common (English); Kalawag (Mbo.;Bis.)
Local name: (a) Anes mix with (b) kalawag
Indication: relapse from child delivery
Plant part used: leaves for both
Method of Preparation: Mix 7 slices of kalawag and a handful of anes leaves. Boil in 1 glass of water till 1/2 of it remain. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: One-half glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bosaka; Tominaman (Lanao del Sur; Taraka; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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