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1. Sauropus androgynus Merr. 2. Moringa oleifera Lam. 3. Ipomoea batatas (L.) Poir. Print

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Family 1. Euphorbiaceae 2. Moringaceae 3. Convolvulaceae
Common name: 1. Star gooseberry (English), Sauropus (English) 2. Horse-radish tree (English), Malungay (Filipino) 3. Sweet potato (English), Kamote (Filipino)
Local name: 1. Malunggay (Tau-buid Mangyan) 2. Malunggay (Tau-buid Mangyan) 3. Kamote (Tau-buid Mangyan)
Indication: For lactation
Plant part used: 1. Leaves 2. Roots
Method of Preparation: Gather sufficient amount of malunggay and kamote and cook.
Direction for use: Eat the cooked malunggay and kamote as much as desired.
Additional information:
Informant: FGD
Place gathered: Sitio Safa, Barangay Sabang, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered: Dando LRA, Dando SH
Abstracted by: Dando LRA, Dando SH
Date abstracted: 13/07/2013
Province: Oriental Mindoro (Tribe Tau-Buid)

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