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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 de cacao
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Chop leaves; pound to produce juice. Heat collected juice for a few minutes. Drink.
Direction for use: Children: Take 1-2 tsp. 3x a day. Adults: Take 2-3 tbsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Aurellano; Montano (Quezon; San Narciso; Brgy. Abuyon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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