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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Balatong aso (Filipino); Septicweed (English)
Local name: Batong duwak
Indication: heart disease
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Cut roots from the base. Boil in 4 glasses of water. Drink.
Direction for use: Adult/ Adolescent: Drink 1/2 glass 3x a day. Children: Drink 1/4 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Jami; Imam (Tawi-tawi; Bongao; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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