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Lablab purpureus(L.) Sweet Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Bataw (Filipino); Hyacinth bean (English)
Local name: Batao
Indication: kulebrang tubig
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush a handful of leaves. Extract the juice. Rub it on the affected part
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tungpalan; Simeon (Ilocos Norte; Pagudpud; ;Bo.Burayok)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ilocos Norte

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