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Entada phaseoloides (L.) Merr. Print

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Family Leguminosae
Common name: gugo (Tag.); balonos (Bis.); balugo (Tag., Pamp.); barugu, barugo (S.L. Bis.); bayogo (C. Bis., Tag.); dipai (Ig.); goggo (Tag., Bis., Tagb., P. Bis.); gogong-bakai, gogong bakay (Pamp.)
Local name: balugo
Indication: For dandruff
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Obtain a desired size of bark. Scrape-off the outer layer of the bark. Pound the bark using a heavy and hard object such as a stone. Wash the pounded bark to remove dirt. Add water to the pounded bark.
Direction for use: Apply on hair and rub on scalp. Leave it on hair for 3 to 5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.
Additional information: It can also be used as regular shampoo or bath soap.
Informant: Basada LC
Place gathered: Samar, Hinabangan, Barangay Bagacay, Taft Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Luceriano RP
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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