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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Tayum (Filipino); Anil de pasto (English)
Local name: Tayom or tayong
Indication: beri-beri
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves; add coconut oil and use to massage whole body of the patient.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pandito; Pedro (Quezon; General Luna; Brgy. San Isidro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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