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Goniothalamus sp. Print

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Family Zingiberaceae family or Goniothalamus sp.
Common name: Not provided
Local name: puonan
Indication: For bughat
Plant part used: root
Method of Preparation: Prepare concentrated decoction from plant materials.
Direction for use: Take decoction by mouth.
Additional information: Bughat is caused by physical or emotional stress after child delivery. It is maifested by bleeding, fever, and weakness.
Informant: Corona F
Place gathered: Northern Samar, Las Navas, Barangay San Isidro, Catubig Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Sia IC, Mendoza MTB, Luceriano RP, Aparentado MGU
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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