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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Balatong aso (Filipino); Septicweed (English)
Local name: Bulay-lawa
Indication: colic
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves. Add 1 tbsp. of coconut oil/ wrap in banana leaf. Roast over flame for 10 minutes. Apply as poultice on the stomach.
Direction for use: Children/Adolescent/Adult: Apply 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Guias; Ramon (Batangas; Cuenca; Brgy. VII; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batangas

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