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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: Cypres
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: gum
Method of Preparation: Top the tree and collect the gum; place on piece of cloth and use as poultice on chest.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Magno; Simeon (Quezon; San Francisco; ; Brgy. Ibabang Tayuman; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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