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(a) Plectranthus scutellarioides(L.) R. Br. (b) Vigna radiata(L.) R. Wilczek Print

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Family (a) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (b) Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: (a) Mayana (Filipino) (b) Mungo (Filipino); Mung bean (English); Balatong (Tagalog; Ifugao; Ibanag; Iloko)
Local name: (a) Lampunaya with (b) mungo
Indication: typhoid fever
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) seeds
Method of Preparation: Pound mungo seeds and lapunaya leaves together. Apply as poultice to forehead.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Flores; Virginia (Capiz; Ivisan; Sitio Bulabod; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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