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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Akapulko (Filipino); Ringworm shrub; Emperor's candlesticks (English)
Local name: Bukas-Bukas
Indication: nervousness
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Decoction of leaves.
Direction for use: Drink 1 glass of decoction once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Elec; Iluminada (Bataan; Balanga; San Jose; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bataan

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