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Gliricidia sepium(Jacq.) Kunth Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Kakawate (Filipino); Quickstick (English)
Local name: Madre de cacao
Indication: delayed menstruation
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil 7 pcs. bark in 3 glasses of water.
Direction for use: Adults: take 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lacquia; Adela (Antique; Dao; Abaca; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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