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(a) Cajanus cajan (L.) Huth (b) Not provided (c ) Oryza sativaL. Print

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Family (a) Fabaceae peas; legumes (b) Not provided (c ) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Kadyos (Filipino); Pigeon pea (English) (b) gawgawed (c) Rice (English); (Basi)
Local name: (a) Cardis (Ilk.) mix with (b) gawgawed and (c) basi
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush 2 handfuls of leaves of both plants then boil in 6 glasses of water to produce 4 glasses. Use decoction to wash affected area.
Direction for use: All ages: Wash with decoction once day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bartolome; Feliciano (Ilocos Norte; Pidding; Barangay 3; )
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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