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Vavea amicorum Benth. Lunasia amara Blanco Print

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Family Rutaceae
Common name: apdong kahoi, lunas, saltiki, santiki (Tag.); bunglai, papait (Bik.); dayangdang (Ilk.); labau (S.L. Bis.); lubi-lubi (C. Bis.); pait (Bik., Tag.); paitan (Bis., Ilk.); palata_gan (Gad.)
Local name: bunak
Indication: For lumiliwan
Plant part used: root
Method of Preparation: Prepare concentrated decoction from plant materials.
Direction for use: Take decoction by mouth.
Additional information: Indication refers to removing retained blood in the uterus after child delivery.
Informant: FGD2, Ladisla FO
Place gathered: Eastern Samar, Canavid, Barangay Balagon, Canavid Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Luceriano RP
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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