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Family Moringaceae moringas
Common name: Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English)
Local name: Balunggay (Il. Bis.)
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze leaves to extract juice.
Direction for use: Adults: Drop juice into the eyes as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Grino; Soledad (Iloilo; Leganes; Brgy. Buntalala; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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