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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: Andadasi (Ilk)
Indication: itchy skin
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 7 leaves in 5 cups of water. Use this as sponge bath.
Direction for use: All ages: do it once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Agrir; Emeterio (Cagayan; Sta. Praxedes; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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