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Leucaena leucocephala(Lam.) de Wit Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Ipil-ipil (Filipino); White leadtree (English)
Local name: Ipil-ipil
Indication: to expel worms
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Fry dried seeds until toasted. Pour in a glass of water. Stir to mix.
Direction for use: Children: Take 1 tbsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Rigorta; Magdalena (Pangasinan; Mangaldan; Brgy. Pogo; ) & (b) Alagao; Cosme (Pangasinan; Mangaldan; Brgy. Macayug; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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