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Vigna radiata(L.) R. Wilczek Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Mungo (Filipino); Mung bean (English); Balatong (Tagalog; Ifugao; Ibanag; Iloko)
Local name: Mungo
Indication: beri-beri
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of seeds in 4 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction before meals everyday.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: delos Reyes; Lilia (Masbate; Milagros; Town Proper; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Masbate

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