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Family Moringaceae moringas
Common name: Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English)
Local name: Kalunggay
Indication: measles
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 2 glasses of water and drink the decoction. Rub the boiled leaves all over the body.
Direction for use: Child: Drink 1/2 glass decoction 3x a day. Rub boiled leaves over the body as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lareza; Bernabe (Sorsogon; Magsaysay; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sorsogon

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