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Family Moringaceae
Common name: Malunggay (Tag.); kamalungai (Tag.); malungit (Tag.); mulungay (Tag.); drumstick (Engl.)
Local name: Kalamonggay (Bis.)
Indication: Ulcers
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Decoction: Get 1-2 handfuls of the leaves and then boil in 5 glasses of water.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction three (3) times a day before/after eating.
Additional information:
Informant: Bienvinido Go-oc Ponce (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay San Antonio, Purok Gumamela
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 22/11/2014
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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