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Family Meliaceae mahogany
Common name: Paraiso (Filipino); China berry; Indian lilac; Lelah; Paraiso; Pride of India; White cedar (English)
Local name: Paraiso
Indication: antifertility
Plant part used: whole plant
Method of Preparation: Boil the different plant parts and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Marata; Nicolas (South Cotabato; Tantangan; Sampaguita; ) (b) Nastor; Feliciano (South Cotabato; Tantangan; San Felipe Old; ) & (c ) Asuncion; Cipriano (South Cotabato; Tupi; Palian; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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