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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: diarrhea
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Decoction of roots in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction. Drink decoction and apply leaves as poultice to stomach.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink as desired. Poultice boiled leaves to stomach 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Vallejo; Estrella (Capiz; Sur Ivisan; Poblacion ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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