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(a) Brassica juncea(L.) Czern. (b) Allium sativumL. Print

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Family (a) Brassicaceae mustards; moutardes; crucifers (b) Amaryllidaceae
Common name: (a) Mustasa (Filipino); Mustard; India mustard; Chinese mustard (English) (b) Bawang (Filipino); Garlic; Cultivated garlic (English)
Local name: (a) Mustasa with (b) bawang
Indication: beri-beri
Plant part used: bulb or seeds
Method of Preparation: Boil 3 bulbs and a handful of leaves in 1 glass of vinegar then use the solution for washing affected parts.
Direction for use: Adults and children: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Larracas; Quintin (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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