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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Balatong aso (Filipino); Septicweed (English)
Local name: Batong duwak
Indication: cough
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Soak the whole roots in a glass of water for one hour. Drink infusion.
Direction for use: Adolescents/Adults: Drink 1/2 glass 4-6x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tanjikol; Mohammad (Tawi-tawi; Sibutu; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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