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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: Gaway
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound and squeeze the leaves and pour the juice to the affected parts and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Paloma; Teodorico (South Cotabato; Polomolok; Adelfa; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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