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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Kakaw (Filipino); Cacao (English)
Local name: Cacao
Indication: late menstruation
Plant part used: (a) roots; (b) roots
Method of Preparation: Mix a handful of each roots. Boil in 3 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: One glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Gemao; Mama (Surigao del Norte; Sison; Brgy. Mabuhay; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Surigao del Norte

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