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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: skin diseases
Plant part used: roots/barks
Method of Preparation: Pound equal proportion of rots and barks. Apply as poultice on affected part(s).
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Insigni; Mary (Negros Occidental; Cadiz City; Brgy Zone II; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Negros Occidental

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