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?Moringa?oleifera?Lam. Print

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Family Moringaceae
Common name: Ben oil tree, Moringa (English), Malungay (Filipino)
Local name: Kalamungay (Bisaya), Malungay (Tagalog)
Indication: Abortifacient
Plant part used: Roots
Method of Preparation: Decoction- Obtain about a handful of roots. Boil the roots in 1 glass of water.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction as desired.
Additional information: Its abortifacient property is only effective for 1-2 months old fetus.
Informant: Mayonan Malagante Bansila mananabang- traditional birth attendant mamolongay- (general practitioner)
Place gathered: Davao del Sur, Malita, Demuluk, Sitio Malandog
Gathered by / Date gathered: 01/03/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Tagakaolo

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