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Family Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: Damong-maria (Filipino); Maidenwort; Common wormwood; Hierba de San Juan; Mugwort; Artemisia (English)
Local name: Maria
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves; collect juice; add a small quantity of vinegar and drink.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: de Leon; Catalino (Quezon; Catanauan; Brgy. Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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