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Family Moringaceae moringas
Common name: Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English)
Local name: Marongay
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots in 2 glasses of water to produce a glass of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults only: Drink 1/2 glass decoction twice a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Taclobao; Michael (Bontoc; Besao; Brgy. Kin-iway; ) (b) Famucao; Macario (Bontoc; Sabanga; Brgy. Tambingan; ) & (c ) Inchan; Edward (Bontoc; Sadanga; Brgy. Belwang; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

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