Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

Moringa oleiferaLam. Print

Back

Family Moringaceae moringas
Common name: Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English)
Local name: Malunggay
Indication: punsada
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Broil leaves. Wrap in coconut leaves and apply as warm poultice.
Direction for use: Adults: Poultice as desired or 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Capilit; Santos (Quezon; Gumaca; Brgy. Buensuciso; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

Back