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(a) Vigna radiata(L.) R. Wilczek (b) Cocos nuciferaL. Print

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Family (a) Fabaceae peas; legumes (b) Arecaceae
Common name: (a) Mungo (Filipino); Mung bean (English); Balatong (Tagalog; Ifugao; Ibanag; Iloko) (b) Niyog/Gata (Filipino); Coconut; Coconut palm (English)
Local name: (a) Mungo mix with (b) coconut milk (gata)
Indication: kulebra
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Pound enough mungo. Add 1/3 cup of gata and a little water then strain.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1/3 cup everyday until cured.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Barra; Dammang (Zamboanga; Kabasalan; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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