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Family Aristolochiaceae
Common name: Not provided
Local name: kotikot
Indication: For diabetes
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Obtain enough amount of plant materials. Wash roots thoroughly. Boil these in three cups of water until one cup of decoction remains.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction three times a day for one month.
Additional information: This should not be taken by pregnant women.
Informant: Basada LC
Place gathered: Samar, Hinabangan, Barangay Bagacay, Taft Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Luceriano RP
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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