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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Akapulko (Filipino); Ringworm shrub; Emperor's candlesticks (English)
Local name: Sunting
Indication: el tor
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Fry a handful of seeds. Pound the fried seeds. Put in a glass of cold water. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults/Adolescent: Drink 1/2 glass after meals. Children: Drink 1/2 glass after meals.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Vargas; Genaro (Romblon; Magdiwang; Brgy. Bagumbayan; Sitio Canlubang)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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