Moringa oleiferaLam.
 
Moringa oleiferaLam.
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Family:
Moringaceae moringas
Common name:
Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English)
Local name:
Marunggay (Ilk.)
Indication:
cough
Plant part used:
leaves
Method of Preparation:
Pound a handful of leaves. Extract the juice. Add a little sugar. Drink to relieve cough.
Direction for use:
Infant: Drink 1 tsp. once a day. Child: Drink 1 tsp. 2x a day. Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. and above: Drink 1 tbsp. every 4 hours.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Vintar; Razon (Ilocos Norte; ; ; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
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Abstracted by:
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Date abstracted:
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Province:
Ilocos Norte