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Sesbania grandiflora(L.) Pers. Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Katuray (Filipino); Vegetable hummingbird (English)
Local name: Kambang-tuli
Indication: H-fever
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves and squeeze to collect juice. Drink juice w/ 1/2 glass of water. Then; use pounded leaves as poultice on forehead.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1/2 glass decoction 3x a day. And apply poultice as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Maali; Ben (Sulu; Siasi; North Laod; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sulu

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