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Tinospora crispa (L.) Hook. f. & Thomson Print

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Family Menispermaceae
Common name: Makabuhay (Filipino)
Local name: Pitawali
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: vine
Method of Preparation: Cut one foot vine into pieces and boil in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent & Adults: Drink 1/2 glass decoction 3 x a day. Children: Take 1 tsp. decoction 3 x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Adil; Nina (Sulu; Siasi; Manubul; Manubul Proper)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sulu

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