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Family Moringaceae moringas
Common name: Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English)
Local name: Kamunggay
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful off leaves in a liter of water. Use decoction for washing the affected eye(s).
Direction for use: All ages: Wash the affected eye(s) every morning.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Panday; Hajarukaya (Tawi-tawi; Simunul; Mongkay; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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