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Family Leguminosae
Common name: Alibangbang (Filipino)
Local name: Alibang-bang
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and apply on the temple as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply poultice as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Basco; Apolonia (Leyte; Maasin; Brgy. Asuncion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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