Abrus precatorius L.
 
Abrus precatorius L.
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Family:
Fabaceae
Common name:
Saga (Filipino), Black-eyed susan (English), Crab's-eye vine (English), Coral Bead vine (English)
Local name:
Saga (Hanunuo Mangyan), Wakat saga (Hanunuo Mangyan)
Indication:
Blurring of vision
Plant part used:
Leaves
Method of Preparation:
Infusion: Get enough leaves, pound the leaves and wrap with clean cloth. Soak the cloth in water.
Direction for use:
Use the infusion in cleaning the eyes and continue as often as desired.
Additional information:
Vine, Fruit: (+) in pods, Seeds are red with black spot.
Informant:
Ben Bernabe, Aniw Lubag
Place gathered:
Sitio Balugo, Barangay Budburan, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered:
2012
Abstracted by:
Dando LR, Goco RM
Date abstracted:
2013-01-23
Province:
Oriental Mindoro (Hanunuo Mangyan tribe)