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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: Ipil-ipil
Indication: all kinds of diseases
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Wrap ipil-ipil leaves on a banana leaf and heat over flame. Apply as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: Change poultice everyday.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ceymi; Jesus (Bataan; Limay; ; Bo. Lamao
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bataan

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