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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 (Ceb.)
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: bark and leaves
Method of Preparation: Scrape bark and pound leaves. Mix and apply directly on the affected skin.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Yparraguirre; Corazon (Davao; Davao City; Caliman Proper; ) & (b) Manuales; Pascuala (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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