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Vigna radiata(L.) R. Wilczek Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Mungo (Filipino); Mung bean (English); Balatong (Tagalog; Ifugao; Ibanag; Iloko)
Local name: Mongos (Ceb.)
Indication: measles
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Cook seeds in enough water and eat together with a hard boiled egg.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Mono; Ruby (Davao; ; ; ) & (b) Mulay; Mauricia (Davao; Davao City; Toril 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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