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Vigna unguiculata(L.) Walp. Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Sitaw (Filipino); String beans; Blackeyed pea (English)
Local name: Sitao
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and apply as poultice at the stomach.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Aquino; Jose (Ilocos Norte; Pidding; ; Bo. Estancia)
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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