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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Balatong aso (Filipino); Septicweed (English)
Local name: Sto. Domingo
Indication: dewormer
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Boil the roots from a young plants in 3 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Children: One glass once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Gealan; Perlina (Surigao del Norte; Dapa; Brgy. Dagohong; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Surigao del Norte

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