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Acorus calamus L. Print

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Family Acoraceae
Common name: calamus, sweet flag (Engl.)
Local name: lubigan
Indication: For delayed menstruation
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Prepare concentrated decoction from plant materials.
Direction for use: Take decoction by mouth.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: FGD2
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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