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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: antifertility
Plant part used: vine
Method of Preparation: Cut one big primary vine and boil in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction. Don't drink while menstruating. Drink decoction after your menstruation for 15 days and don't indulge in sexual intercourse during that period of 15 days.
Direction for use: For women only: Drink 1/2 glass decoction 2 x a day for 15 days.
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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