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Family Dioscoreaceae Yam Family
Common name: Nami (Filipino); Intoxicating yam (English)
Local name: Namot
Indication: irregular menstruation
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: 1/2 glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Paloma; Teodorico (South Cotabato; Polomolok; Adelfa; ) (b) Dormido; Celerina (South Cotabato; Surallah; Centralla; ) (c ) Dedel; Maria (South Cotabato; Banga; Reyes; ) & (d) Casa; Linda (South Cotabato; Banga; Bliss; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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