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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: Mongo (Tag.)
Indication: for eruption of small pox
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Cook seeds & eat together with boiled egg.
Direction for use: All ages: Eat as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Nidres; Dabiana (Quezon; Tayabas; Brgy. Tungko; ) (b) Fulledo; Prodencia (Quezon; ; Brgy. Mascari?_?a; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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