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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Balatong aso (Filipino); Septicweed (English)
Local name: Kamantolan (Il. Bis.)
Indication: muscular pain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Use leaves as poultice on the painful parts of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Solana; Perla (Iloilo; Guimaras; Buenavista; Salvacion)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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