Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

Vigna radiata(L.) R. Wilczek Print

Back

Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Mungo (Filipino); Mung bean (English); Balatong (Tagalog; Ifugao; Ibanag; Iloko)
Local name: Mungo
Indication: beri-beri
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Boil 3 - 4 tbsp. Seeds in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses. Eat cooked seeds. Use the remaining liquid as sponge bath in a downward stroke on the affected area.
Direction for use: Adults: Do it 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Jaravilla; Mercedes (Zamboanga; Siocon; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

Back