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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 (Span.-Ceb.)
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and rub around the wound. Apply some crushed leaves on the wound.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Silangan; Braulia (Camiguin; Pob. Guinsiliban; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camiguin

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