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Leucaena leucocephala(Lam.) de Wit Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Ipil-ipil (Filipino); White leadtree (English)
Local name: Agho or San Pedro
Indication: amenorrhea
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Decoction of all roots mentioned in a glass of water.
Direction for use: For women only: Drink 1 glass before breakfast.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Villanueva; Lolita (Capiz; Roxas City; Brgy. Tanque; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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