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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Mungo (Filipino); Mung bean (English); Balatong (Tagalog; Ifugao; Ibanag; Iloko)
Local name: Balatong
Indication: smallpox
Plant part used: grains
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of grains. Add salt. Eat.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Manoza; Felipe (Quezon; Gumaca; Brgy. Buensuciso; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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