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Leucaena leucocephala(Lam.) de Wit Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Ipil-ipil (Filipino); White leadtree (English)
Local name: Biatilis
Indication: dewormer
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Pound seeds of 5 fresh fruits. Squeeze out the juice in 1/2 glass of water. Drink.
Direction for use: Children: One-third glass 2x daily for 3 days. Adults: One glass 2x daily for 3 days.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Hiligan; Elpidio (Lanao del Norte; Iligan City; Tag-ibo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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