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Moringa oleiferaLam. Print

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Family Moringaceae moringas
Common name: Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English)
Local name: Marunggay (Ilk.)
Indication: to prevent abortion
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 1/2 foot long in 3 cups of water to produce 2 cups decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 cup twice a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Calasag; Consolacion (Cagayan; Sta. Praxides; Parual; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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