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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Akapulko (Filipino); Ringworm shrub; Emperor's candlesticks (English)
Local name: Aunting or sunting
Indication: skin diseases like ringworm
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Rub leaves on the affected skin.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Pagud; Efipania (Bohol; Tapon; Sitio; ) (b) Batausa; Cresencia (Bohol; ; ; ) (c ) Uyaw; Isabelo (Bohol; Daus; Poblacion; ) & (d) Cadorva; Piyong (Bohol; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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