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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Akapulko (Filipino); Ringworm shrub; Emperor's candlesticks (English)
Local name: Palo-China
Indication: ringworm
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves. Collect juice. Rub juice on affected part(s).
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Tafgar; Geromina (Negros Occidental; Padilla; Moises; ) & (b) Legason; Lazaro (Negros Occidental; La Castellana; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Negros Occidental

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