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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: dysentery
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves to extract juice. Drink juice.
Direction for use: All ages: Take 1-2 tbsp. as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: de Luna; Honorato (Quezon; Mauban; Brgy. Daungan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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