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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: Andadasi (Ilk)
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze 5 leaves to extract juice. Use the juice in rubbing the affected area.
Direction for use: All ages: do it 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pangaliman; Benjamin (Cagayan; Gonzaga; Brgy. Esmark; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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