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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Akapulko (Filipino); Ringworm shrub; Emperor's candlesticks (English)
Local name: Pakayungkong
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound enough leaves. Squeeze out juice. Rub juice on affected part(s).
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Tulabat; Miguel (Pampanga; Mabalacat; San Joaquin; ) (b) Manansala; Rafael (Pampanga; Mabalacat; Mabiga; ) & (c ) Serrano; Julian (Pampanga; Guagua; Maquiapo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pampanga

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