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1. Tabernaemontana pandacaqui (Lam) 2. Voacanga globosa (Blco) Merr. Print

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Family 1. Apocynaceae 2. Apocynaceae
Common name: 1. Banana bush (English), Pandakaki-puti (Filipino), Kampupot (Filipino) 2. Bayag usa (Filipino)
Local name: 1. Alibutbot (Hanunuo Mangyan) 2.Aliwas (Hanunuo Mangyan)
Indication: Abortifacient
Plant part used: Roots or bark
Method of Preparation: Poultice: Get enough part/s of the plants, chop and pound then mix with coconut oil.
Direction for use: Drink the extract and continue as necessary.
Additional information: 1. Shrub, contraindicated to pregnant, Flowers: White, Fruits: Red when ripe and green when unripe, Using leaves should be avoided. 2. Tree, flower: red small flowers, Fruit: Red round fruit like guava when ripe.
Informant: Ausan Diado, Anding Bago
Place gathered: Sitio Dangkalan, Barangay San Roque, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered: 2012
Abstracted by: Dando LR, Goco RM
Date abstracted: 2013-01-09
Province: Oriental Mindoro (Hanunuo Mangyan tribe)

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