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Gliricidia sepium(Jacq.) Kunth Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Kakawate (Filipino); Quickstick (English)
Local name: Madre de cacao
Indication: scabies
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Pound the bark finely and collect the juice. Mix with coconut on the affected skin.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lupangco; Pablito (Masbate; Milagros; Calasasuchi; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Masbate

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