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The root is frequently used as an efficient emmenagogue, espe- 

 cially in the different forms of dysmenorrhea. Its use usually 

 gives speedy relief. 



Genus KLEINHOVIA 

 KLEINHOVIA HOSPITA L. TAN-AG. 



A description of this species and its local names are given 

 in the section on fiber plants. 



The bark and leaves are poisonous. In Marinduque they 

 are used to poison eels. A decoction of the leaves is said to be 

 antiscabious. 



Genus PENTAPETES 

 PENTAPETES PHOENICEA L. ' FloRES DE LAS DOCE. 



Local name: A las doce (Union, Tayabas). 



The fruit in decoction is used as an emollient. 



Distribution: Cagayan, Union, Bataan, Laguna, Tayabas, 

 Negros, Samar, Surigao, Davao, Cotabato. 



Genus PTEROCYMBIUM 

 PTEROCYMBIUM TINCTORIUM (Blanco) Merr. Taluto. 



A description and figure of this species and its local names 

 are given in the section on fiber plants. 

 The bark and the fruit are poisonous. 



Genus PTEROSPERMUM 

 PTEROSPERMUM DIVERSIFOLIUM Blume. Bay6k. 



A description of this species and its local names are given in 

 the section on fiber plants. 



The bark and flowers charred and mixed with the glands of 

 Mallotus pMlippinemis are employed in smallpox to cause sup- 

 puration. 



Genus STERCULIA 

 STERCULIA FOETIDA L. KaluMpIng. 



A description and figure of this species and its local names are 

 given in the section on resins, gums, and oils. 



A decoction of the bark is used in cases of dropsy and rheuma- 

 tism as an aperient, diaphoretic and diuretic. A decoction of the 

 fruit is astringent. 



Genus THEOBROMA 

 THEOBROMA CACAO L. CACAO. 



A decoction brewed from the root is an emmenagogue and is 

 regarded as ecbolic. 



Distribution : Bontoc, Lepanto, Manila, Mindoro, Polillo Island, 

 Leyte, Surigao, Lanao, Palawan, Cotabato. 



