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Moringa oleiferaLam. Print

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Family Moringaceae moringas
Common name: Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English)
Local name: Marunggay
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound. Wrap in banana leaves and poultice on the forehead.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) de Leon; Esequias (Nueva Viscaya; Bambang; Banggot; ) & (b) Blando; Pacita (Nueva Viscaya; Dupax del Norte; Apayaw; Mungia; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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