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Family Bromeliaceae
Common name: Pinya (Filipino); Pineapple (English)
Local name: Pia
Indication: irregular menstruation
Plant part used: juice of leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound enough leaves. Squeeze out the juice. Drink.
Direction for use: Adult: Take 3 tsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Fernandez; Anita (Pangasinan; West; Brgy. Libsong; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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