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(a) Lablab purpureus(L.) Sweet (b) Averrhoa bilimbiL. Print

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Family (a) Fabaceae peas; legumes (b) Oxalidaceae oxalis
Common name: (a) Bataw (Filipino); Hyacinth bean (English) (b) Kamias (Filipino); Bilimbi (English)
Local name: (a) Bat-aw mix w/ (b) Iba
Indication: mumps
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves of the plants mentioned and apply on the affected parts of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ereno; Camilo (Sorsogon; Gubat; Panagiban; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sorsogon

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