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Vigna unguiculata(L.) Walp. Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Sitaw (Filipino); String beans; Blackeyed pea (English)
Local name: Balatong
Indication: el tor
Plant part used: matured seeds
Method of Preparation: Roast 7 seeds. Pound. Soak in 1 glass of water. Drink infusion.
Direction for use: All ages: One glass 3x in the morning.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Recto; Magdalena (Lanao del Norte; Kapatan; Botadon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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