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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Kakaw (Filipino); Cacao (English)
Local name: Cacao
Indication: relapse after childbirth; abortifacient
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 5 pieces of roots (5 cm long) in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: For women only: Drink a glass of decoction twice a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Balila; Jesus (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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