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Family Menispermaceae
Common name: Suma (Filipino); Abutra (S. L. Bis.)
Local name: Abutra
Indication: irregular menstruation
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil a piece of bark in water or cut 2 to 3 pieces of bark and preserved in wine or water for 2 to 3 days.
Direction for use: Adults/Adolescent: Drink 1/2 cup or 3 to 4 tbsp. once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Almario; Kulas (Quezon; Infanta; Brgy. Tangelion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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