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Family Moringaceae moringas
Common name: Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English)
Local name: Kamunggay
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 2-3 pcs. of roots in 3 glasses of water to produce one glass of decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Sabino; Constancia (Bohol; ; ; ) & (b) Cadorva; Piyong (Bohol; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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