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Family Leguminosae
Common name: Alibangbang (Filipino)
Local name: Alibang-bang
Indication: liver disease
Plant part used: fresh root
Method of Preparation: Cut 2 inches of root. Boil in 4 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses of decoction. Strain it before drinking.
Direction for use: Children: Drink 1/2 cup of decoction 2x a day. Adolescent & Adult: Drink 1 cup of decoction 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Magsombol; Ireneo (Batangas; Cuenca; Poblacion; Brgy VIII; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batangas

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