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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: Roast 8-10 seeds and pound into powder. Soak in a 1/2 glass fresh water. Drink infusion.
Direction for use: All ages: drink 1/2 glass infusion once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pirang; Norma (Agusan del Norte; Santiago; Brgy. Badeng; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Agusan del Norte

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