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Family Moringaceae moringas
Common name: Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English)
Local name: Malunggay (Ceb.)
Indication: back pain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and apply as poultice on the affected parts of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Balila; Jesus (Davao; ; ; ) (b) Redublado; Porferio (Davao; Hagonoy; ; ) (c ) Melquiades; Delfin (Davao; Pob. Sta. Cruz; ; ) (d) Ramos; Arsenio (Davao; Digos; Luna Extension; ; ) (e) Redondo; Francisca (Davao; ; ; ) & (f) Idillon; Consuelo (Davao; Pob. Sta. Cruz; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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