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Family Moringaceae moringas
Common name: Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English)
Local name: Malunggay
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a piece of root in enough water. Drop 1 copper coin. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adult women: Drink 1 glass decoction daily for 5 days.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Manansala; Rafael (Pampanga; Mabalacat; Mabiga; ) & (b) de Leon; Marcelino (Pampanga; Bacolor; Pasbol; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pampanga

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