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Family Compositae
Common name: Botobotonisan (Filipino)
Local name: Tubao
Indication: anemia
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Decoction of 7 roots in 4 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction and drink.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Fernando; Anita (Maguindanao; Cotabato City; Malagapas; ) (b) Sarmiento; Elvira (Maguindanao; South Upi; Rumunggob; ) & (c ) Dipolog; Jovita (Maguindanao; South Upi; Looy; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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