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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Kaliskis-dalag (Filipino); Threeflower ticktrefoil (English)
Local name: Kaliskis-dalag
Indication: insect and snake bites
Plant part used: leaves and vines
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves and vine. Extract juice and add small amount of sugar to taste. Drink the mixture. Pulp is used as poultice on the bitten part.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Vidal; Alberto (Quezon; Mulanay; Brgy. Pakiing; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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