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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 kakaw
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush the leaves and poultice to the forehead.
Direction for use: Adult/children: apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Merones; Pedro (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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