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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Mungo (Filipino); Mung bean (English); Balatong (Tagalog; Ifugao; Ibanag; Iloko)
Local name: Munggo
Indication: beri-beri
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Chew seeds and apply on affected parts.
Direction for use: Children only: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sipida; Anania (Negros Occidental; Bacolod City; S. Suriaga; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Negros Occidental

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