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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Balatong aso (Filipino); Septicweed (English)
Local name: Kamantolan
Indication: anthelmintic
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves. Heat 1/2 and mix with the other half which is cold. Wrap in a banana leaf as poultice to stomach.
Direction for use: All ages: Do it as needed.
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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