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Contraceptives
Bark of Cyprus tree soaked in
warm water and taken a few
days after birth of child. Will
be effective for about 5 yrs.
MUN-bill-ye-[fowa?]
A fairly large tree
with broad leaves & flowers like wattle
long ago, the natives used to get the
sap. and throw it in each other's
eyes - the sap is very poisonous and
causes blindness - the natives used
when angry_
Mee-un-mee-ru A shrub with small
succulent leaves, & small pink flowers
A piece of ^ the stick is cut and placed over
a fire & when warm it is put on the
eye lids & eyebrows for any pain &
gives quick relief - near the roots are
found sugary lumps on the bark.