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Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Kunth Print

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Family Fabaceae
Common name: Madre cacao (English), Kakawate (Filipino)
Local name: Banti-kakaw (Tau-buid Mangyan)
Indication: Headache (due to sun exposure)
Plant part used: Young leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice: Gather sufficient quantity of young leaves and crush by hand.
Direction for use: Apply the crushed leaves directly into the forehead.
Additional information:
Informant: FGD
Place gathered: Sitio Safa, Barangay Sabang, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered: Dando LRA, Dando SH
Abstracted by: Dando LRA, Dando SH
Date abstracted: 13/07/2013
Province: Oriental Mindoro (Tribe Tau-Buid)

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