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Family Moringaceae moringas
Common name: Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English)
Local name: Kamunggay (Ceb.)
Indication: toothache
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Pound roots to extract juice into the aching tooth.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Yparraguirre; Corazon (Davao; Davao City; Caliman Proper; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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