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(a) Sesamum indicumL. (b) Vigna radiata(L.) R. Wilczek Print

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Family (a) Pedaliaceae pedaliums (b) Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: (a) Linga (Filipino); Sesame (English) (b) Mungo (Filipino); Mung bean (English); Balatong (Tagalog; Ifugao; Ibanag; Iloko)
Local name: (a) Longa (b) Batong-hijaw
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: Elias; Rajik (Tawi-tawi; Bongao; Tongsinah; )
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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