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Gliricidia sepium(Jacq.) Kunth Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Kakawate (Filipino); Quickstick (English)
Local name: Madre de cacao
Indication: scabies
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves and sponge juice on the affected skin after taking a bath.
Direction for use: All ages: Do it everyday after taking a bath.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tamson; Sofronia (Iloilo; Guimaras; Jordan; Sta. Teresa; Brgy. Bulanbulan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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