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(a) Curcuma longaL. (b) Plectranthus amboinicus(Lour.) Spreng. (c ) Moringa oleiferaLam. Print

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Family (a) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family (b) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (c ) Moringaceae moringas
Common name: (a) Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English) (b) Oregano (Filipino); Mexican mint (English) (c) Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English)
Local name: (a) dulao with (b) oregano (c) kalamunggay
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: (a) rhizome (b) leaves (c) leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil plant parts mentioned in a glass of water. Drink.
Direction for use: For women only: Drink 1/2 glass decoction once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Esparis; Youra (Masbate; Malinta; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Masbate

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