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(a) Glycine max(L.) Merr. (b) Sesamum indicumL. Print

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Family (a) Fabaceae peas; legumes (b) Pedaliaceae pedaliums
Common name: (a) Balatong (Filipino); Soybean; Wild soybean; Reseeding soybean (English) (b) Linga (Filipino); Sesame (English)
Local name: (a) Batong-hijaw (b) Lunga
Indication: smallpox
Plant part used: (a) seeds (b) seeds
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of seeds into powder form. Soak in a glass of water for 1/2 hour. Drink infusion.
Direction for use: Adults; Adolescent: Drink 1 glass of infusion 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mohamad; Itlom (Sulu; Patikul; Kasalamatan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sulu

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