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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Balatong aso (Filipino); Septicweed (English)
Local name: Katawar
Indication: over fatigue
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze the leaves to produce juice. Massage all over the body.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Dadayan; Bara-ontong (Lanao del Sur; Marawi City; Caloocan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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