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Family Dioscoreaceae Yam Family
Common name: Nami (Filipino); Intoxicating yam (English)
Local name: Namot
Indication: irregular menstruation
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pinote; Patrocinio (Leyte; Baybay; Brgy. Sangi; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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