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Family Uncollected
Common name: Not provided
Local name: Mirabilos (Tagakaulo)
Indication: Abortifacient, pampakuha
Plant part used: Roots
Method of Preparation: Decoction- Obtain a handful roots then boil it in 1 glass of water. Let it simmer for a minute.
Direction for use: Drink once a day only.
Additional information: Effective only for aborting 1 month old fetus. The decoction is said to have a bitter taste.
Informant: Clarita Inantay-a traditional general practitioner in Tagakaolo and at the same time she is also a Mananamok (Tagakaulo)-traditional birth attendant or midwife.
Place gathered: Davao del Sur, Malita, Barangay Pinalpalan, Sitio Lunao
Gathered by / Date gathered: 12/11/2012
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Tagakaolo

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