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(a) Corchorus capsularisL.; Corchorus olitoriusL (b) Arcangelisia flava (L.) Merr. (c ) Smilax bracteata C.Presl Print

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Family (a) Malvaceae mallows; mauves (b) Menispermaceae (c ) Smilacaceae
Common name: (a) Pasau-na-bilog; Pasau-na-haba (Filipino); Jute; Nalta jute (English) (b) Suma (Filipino); Abutra (S. L. Bis.) (c) Banag (Filipino)
Local name: (a) Sumpa (b) alibutra (c) banagan
Indication: bleeding after childbirth
Plant part used: (a) stem (b) vine (c) rhizome
Method of Preparation: Decoction of 1 liter until 3/4 remains.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 3x a day before meals.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Nepomuceno; Francisco (Aklan; Balete; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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