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Moringa oleifera Lam. Print

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Family Moringaceae
Common name: Malunggay (Filipino),Horse-radish tree (English), Ben oil tree (English)
Local name: Malunggay (Hanunuo Mangyan)
Indication: To induce lactation
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Get enough quantity of leaves.
Direction for use: Use the leaves as an ingredient in making food.
Additional information:
Informant: FGD
Place gathered: Sitio Balugo, Barangay Budburan, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered: 2012
Abstracted by: Dando LR, Goco RM
Date abstracted: 2013-01-22
Province: Oriental Mindoro (Hanunuo Mangyan tribe)

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