Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

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: stomachache
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Scrape roots and squeeze to extract juice. Boil water and add 2 tbsp. of root juice for every glass of boiling water.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Libao; Eusebio (Quezon; Catanauan; Brgy. Ibabang Tagbakin; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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