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Family Moringaceae moringas
Common name: Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English)
Local name: Malunggay (Ceb.)
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat a handful of leaves over flame and apply as poultice on sprain.
Direction for use: All ages: Do it once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Labrado; Crispina (Davao; Daval del Sur; Sta. Cruz; ) & (b) Idillon; Consuelo (Davao; Pob. Sta. Cruz; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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