Vigna radiata(L.) R. Wilczek
 
Vigna radiata(L.) R. Wilczek
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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:
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Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Quezon