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Family Menispermaceae
Common name: Suma (Filipino); Abutra (S. L. Bis.)
Local name: Abutra/ albutra/ suma (Ilk.)
Indication: menstrual disorder
Plant part used: vine
Method of Preparation: Cut the vine (2 inches long) and make an infusion in one bottle of water. Drink the infusion.
Direction for use: Adults: drink 1 cup twice a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tapino; Juan (Cagayan; Pamplona; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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