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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Akapulko (Filipino); Ringworm shrub; Emperor's candlesticks (English)
Local name: Kabogi-bogis
Indication: constipation
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil enough leaves and drink decoction.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Makalab; Mona Salam (Lanao del Sur; Marawi City; Madaya Lilod; ) (b) Mote; Dayang Kira (Lanao del Sur; Tamparan; Poblacion; ) & (c ) Mohammad; Hadji Sarip (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; Kamalig; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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