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Family Moringaceae moringas
Common name: Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English)
Local name: Kalunggay
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze or pound the leaves to produce juice. Apply to fresh wounds.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Abante; Zany (Camarines Sur; Lagonoy; San Antonio; ) & (b) Tucay; Maximo (Camarines Sur; Pili; San Antonio; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camarines Sur

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