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Family Moringaceae moringas
Common name: Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English)
Local name: Kamunggay (Ceb.)
Indication: galactogogue
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil the leaves in water and add a little amount of salt.
Direction for use: For mothers: Drink plenty of the decoction as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Castro; Ceferina (Camiguin; Pob. Mahinog; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camiguin

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