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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Kalumbibit (Filipino); Bayag-kambing (Tagalog); Fever nut; Gray nicker (English)
Local name: Bayag-kambing
Indication: chest pain
Plant part used: seeds of dry fruits
Method of Preparation: Burn the seeds. Collect the ash and dissolve in small amount of water. Rub this on the aching chest.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pandito; Pedro (Quezon; General Luna; Brgy. San Isidro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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