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(a) Moringa oleiferaLam. (b) Psidium guajavaL. Print

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Family (a) Moringaceae moringas (b) Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: (a) Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English) (b) Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English)
Local name: (a) Malunggay mix with (b) bayabas
Indication: hangover from drinking liquors
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 4 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: As needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Surigao del Norte

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