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Entada phaseoloides(L.) Merr. Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Gugo (Filipino); St. Thomas bean (English)
Local name: Gugo
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: fruit
Method of Preparation: Boil a fruit in 2 glasses of water. Wash affected area.
Direction for use: Adults: Wash affected area 2x a day (during morning and before sleeping).
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Velasco; Flora (Nueva Ecija; Cuyapo; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Ecija

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