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Gliricidia sepium(Jacq.) Kunth Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Kakawate (Filipino); Quickstick (English)
Local name: Kakawate
Indication: scabies
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves in a potful of water. Use this for bathing purposes.
Direction for use: All ages: Take a bath everyday.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Totaner; Apolonia (Bataan; Balanga; ; Bo. Tinejero)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bataan

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