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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: emmenagogue and ecbolic
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in water & let 2/3 portion dries out to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Make 1 cup every morning during the period.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Perera; Semon (Quezon; Mulanay; Brgy. Ibabang Yuni; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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