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Family Moringaceae moringas
Common name: Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English)
Local name: Marunggay
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of top leaves and apply as poultice directly on wounds.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Garcia; Florentina (Batanes; Ivana; Brgy. Salakao; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batanes

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