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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Balatong aso (Filipino); Septicweed (English)
Local name: Golingan
Indication: malaria
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil the roots in 2 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent & Adults: Drink 1/2 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mohamad; Itlom (Sulu; Patikul; Kasalamatan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sulu

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