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Family Asparagaceae
Common name: Azucena (Filipino;Spanish); Tuberose (English)
Local name: Azucena
Indication: diuretic
Plant part used: bulb
Method of Preparation: Boil the bulb in enough water to produce decoction. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Drink 1/2 glass everyday.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Romero; Lilia (Catanduanes; San Andres; San Isidro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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