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 |