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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Mungo (Filipino); Mung bean (English); Balatong (Tagalog; Ifugao; Ibanag; Iloko)
Local name: Mongos mix with sigit
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Boil 7 seeds of mongos and 1 foot long stem of sigit in a glass of water to produce 1/2 glass decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 glass 2x a day. Children: 1/2 glass once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Digamo; Patricio (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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