| Family |
Fabaceae peas; legumes |
| Common name: |
Mungo (Filipino); Mung bean (English); Balatong (Tagalog; Ifugao; Ibanag; Iloko) |
| Local name: |
Mongo |
| Indication: |
pyorrhea |
| Plant part used: |
seed |
| Method of Preparation: |
Boil seeds in water to produce a decoction. |
| Direction for use: |
All ages: Use decoction as gargle and massage the gums. Eat cooked mongo seeds. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Libao; Eusebio (Quezon; Catanauan; Brgy. Ibabang Tagbakin; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Quezon |
