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(a) Theobroma cacaoL. (b) Bambusa bambos(L.) Voss Print

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Family (a) Malvaceae mallows; mauves (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Kakaw (Filipino); Cacao (English) (b) Kawayan (Filipino); Bamboo; Thorny bamboo (English)
Local name: (a) cacao mix with (b) kawayan (Ceb.)
Indication: late menstruation
Plant part used: (a) bark (b) roots
Method of Preparation: Boil bark and roots in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Sellado; Alfredo (Davao; ; ; ) (b) Grantes; Regino (Davao; Mati; Brgy. Dsing; ) (c ) Gupia; Anacleta (Davao; ; ; ) & (d) Ruperos; Leoncia (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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