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Family Anacardiaceae cashews
Common name: Mangga (Filipino); Mango (English)
Local name: Balatong (Ceb.)
Indication: measles
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Boil 3-4 tbsp. of seeds in 3 glasses of water. Eat cooked mango seeds. Drink the remaining decoction with sugar.
Direction for use: All ages: Eat everyday.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mono; Ruby (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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