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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Kadyos (Filipino); Pigeon pea (English)
Local name: Kidis (Ilk.)
Indication: purgative
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Boil 5 seeds in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Child: Drink 2 tbsp. decoction 3x a day. Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. & above: Drink 1/2 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Parungao; Pedro (Kalinga Apayao; Rizal; Liwan East; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Kalinga

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