Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Kunth
 
Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Kunth
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Family:
Fabaceae
Common name:
Madre cacao (English), Kakawate (Filipino)
Local name:
Banti-kakaw (Tau-buid Mangyan)
Indication:
Headache (due to sun exposure)
Plant part used:
Young leaves
Method of Preparation:
Poultice: Gather sufficient quantity of young leaves and crush by hand.
Direction for use:
Apply the crushed leaves directly into the forehead.
Additional information:
Informant:
FGD
Place gathered:
Sitio Safa, Barangay Sabang, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Dando LRA, Dando SH
Abstracted by:
Dando LRA, Dando SH
Date abstracted:
13/07/2013
Province:
Oriental Mindoro (Tribe Tau-Buid)