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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Mungo (Filipino); Mung bean (English); Balatong (Tagalog; Ifugao; Ibanag; Iloko)
Local name: Balatong
Indication: beri-beri
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Chew raw seeds and swallow the juice.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Siqua; Soledad (Pampanga; Guagua; Bangkal; ) & (b) Diaz; Jannete (Pampanga; Angeles City; Salapumangan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pampanga

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