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Family Nyctaginaceae four o'clocks; nyctaginaces
Common name: Alas cuatro (Filipino); Four o' clock; Marvel-of-Peru (English) (English)
Local name: Sumping-talang
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: stem and roots
Method of Preparation: Pound stem and roots. Squeeze out the juice and mix with one glass of water. Drink.
Direction for use: For women only: Drink 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Amin; Jantung (Tawi-tawi; Simunul; Mongkay; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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