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(a) Moringa oleiferaLam. (b) Momordica charantiaL. (c ) Colocasia esculenta(L.) Schott Print

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Family (a) Moringaceae moringas (b) Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes (c ) Araceae Arums
Common name: (a) Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English) (b) Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English) (c) Gabi (Filipino); Taro; Coco yam; Wild taro (English)
Local name: (a) Kamalunggay (b) ampalaya (c) Abalong
Indication: anemia
Plant part used: (a) stem (b) fruits (c) leaves
Method of Preparation: Serve as vegetable
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Nepomuceno; Francisco (Aklan; Balete; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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