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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Akapulko (Filipino); Ringworm shrub; Emperor's candlesticks (English)
Local name: Kaporko
Indication: eczema
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves. Collect juice. Add sulfur and aqua diente. Apply on the infected area.
Direction for use: Apply over the infected area 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Capilit; Santos (Quezon; Gumaca; Brgy. Buensuciso; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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