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Lablab purpureus(L.) Sweet Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Bataw (Filipino); Hyacinth bean (English)
Local name: Bule
Indication: beri-beri
Plant part used: pods
Method of Preparation: Cook and eat as a vegetable.
Direction for use: All ages: Except infants: Eat 2 tsp. every 3 hours.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cailo; Victoria T. (Pampanga; Apalit; Sukad; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pampanga

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