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Family Moringaceae moringas
Common name: Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English)
Local name: Balunggay
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: barks; roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots and barks in 4 glasses to produce 1 glass of decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adult: 1 glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Mangadatu; Zoraida (Sultan Kudarat; Mariano Marcos; ; Bo. Lilit) (b) Francisco; Rodrigo (Sultan Kudarat; Esperanza; Brgy. Kamasi; ) & (c ) Duesto; Rodrigo (Sultan Kudarat; Kalaway Isulan; Brgy. Central; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sultan Kudarat

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