Family |
(a) Fabaceae peas; legumes (b) Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces |
Common name: |
(a) Saga or Saga-saga (Filipino); Prayer bead; Rosarypea; Crab's eye; Jequerity (English)
(b) Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English) |
Local name: |
(a) Tambalabat
(b) biabas |
Indication: |
antifertility |
Plant part used: |
(a) roots
(b) leaves |
Method of Preparation: |
Boil the roots and leaves in 4 glasses of water. Drink the decoction. |
Direction for use: |
For women only: Drink 1/2 glass 2x a day before and after menstruation. |
Additional information: |
Not provided |
Informant: |
Sahimuddin; Daldiya (Tawi-tawi; Bongao; Tongsinah; ) |
Place gathered: |
Not provided |
Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
Province: |
Tawi-tawi |