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Family Moringaceae moringas
Common name: Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English)
Local name: Kamalunggay
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves and apply as poultice on the wounds.
Direction for use: All ages: wash wounds with soap and water first before applying the pounded leaves.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Esparis; Youra (Masbate; Malinta; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Mindoro

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