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Family Moringaceae moringas
Common name: Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English)
Local name: Malunggay
Indication: for abortion
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Females only (all ages): Drink 1/2 glass of decoction a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Recto; Cleminta (Romblon; Cajidiocan; Brgy. Marigondon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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