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Family Moringaceae moringas
Common name: Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English)
Local name: Malunggay
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Scrape the roots and wrap in banana leaf. Heat over live charcoal.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply as poultice on the stomach once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Morales; Martha (Palawan; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Palawan

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