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Vigna radiata(L.) R. Wilczek Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Mungo (Filipino); Mung bean (English); Balatong (Tagalog; Ifugao; Ibanag; Iloko)
Local name: Balatong
Indication: regulates menstruation
Plant part used: root
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots in 3 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Villadar; Felomena (Zamboanga del Sur; Pagadian City; San Jose; Brgy. Santan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga del Sur

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