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Family Menispermaceae
Common name: Suma (Filipino); Abutra (S. L. Bis.)
Local name: Suma or albutra
Indication: irregular menstruation
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Mix a handful of roots in a glass of wine.
Direction for use: For women only: Take 1 tbsp. for 3 days only.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rino; Pastora (Quezon; Lucena City; ; Brgy. Gulang-Gulang; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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