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(a) Glycine max(L.) Merr. (b) Sesamum indicumL. Print

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Family (a) Fabaceae peas; legumes (b) Pedaliaceae pedaliums
Common name: (a) Balatong (Filipino); Soybean; Wild soybean; Reseeding soybean (English) (b) Linga (Filipino); Sesame (English)
Local name: (a) Batong-hijaw (b) longa
Indication: fever
Plant part used: (a) seeds (b) seeds
Method of Preparation: Soak a handful each of seeds mentioned in 4 glasses of water for one hour. Drink.
Direction for use: Adult/Adolescent: Drink 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Saoragal; Julrama (Tawi-tawi; Sibutu; Bangay; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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