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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: fever & cough
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat the leaves and apply on pulse area as poultice.
Direction for use: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Nidres; Dabiana (Quezon; Tayabas; Brgy. Tungko; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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