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Sesbania grandiflora(L.) Pers. Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Katuray (Filipino); Vegetable hummingbird (English)
Local name: Gawaygaway (K.Bis)
Indication: inflamed mammary glands
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves and apply as poultice on the inflamed area.
Direction for use: Adults: apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rubiano; Concepcion (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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