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Family Asparagaceae
Common name: Azucena (Filipino;Spanish); Tuberose (English)
Local name: Azucena
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: pith & roots
Method of Preparation: Boil pith and roots in just enough water and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Drink 1/4 glass 2x a day. Adults: Drink 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Manoza; Felipe (Quezon; Gumaca; Brgy. Buensuciso; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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