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Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Kunth Print

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Family Fabaceae
Common name: Kakawate (Filipino), Madre cacao (Spanish)
Local name: Banti-kakaw (Tau-buid Mangyan)
Indication: Itchiness
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice: Get enough quantity of leaves, heat in low fire and crush by hand.
Direction for use: Apply the poultice on the affected area.
Additional information:
Informant: Dagadafog Yagusnay
Place gathered: Sitio Safa, Barangay Sabang, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered: Dando LRA, Dando SH
Abstracted by: Dando LRA, Dando SH
Date abstracted: 17/07/2013
Province: Oriental Mindoro (Tribe Tau-Buid)

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