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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Akapulko (Filipino); Ringworm shrub; Emperor's candlesticks (English)
Local name: Caporco
Indication: ringworm
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves and extract the juice. Drop the juice on the affected parts.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Fulledo; Prodencia (Quezon; ; Brgy. Mascari?_?a; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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