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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: fever
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil the roots in water.
Direction for use: All ages: Use decoction as sponge bath once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Amorosio; Pedro (Palawan; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Palawan

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