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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: Munggo
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots in enough water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Massage hot decoction on affected parts every evening.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mission; Atanacio (Negros Occidental; La Castellana; Robles; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Negros Occidental

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