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Family Moringaceae moringas
Common name: Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English)
Local name: Malunggay
Indication: dog bite
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Scrape bark to produce 1 tsp. in powder form. Apply on the wound.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply poultice directly on bitten area.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Macasasa; Yolanda (Zamboanga; Dumalinaw; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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