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Family Moringaceae moringas
Common name: Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English)
Local name: Marunggay (Ilk.)
Indication: cough
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves. Extract the juice. Add a little sugar. Drink to relieve cough.
Direction for use: Infant: Drink 1 tsp. once a day. Child: Drink 1 tsp. 2x a day. Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. and above: Drink 1 tbsp. every 4 hours.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Vintar; Razon (Ilocos Norte; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ilocos Norte

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