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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 Kakaw
Indication: korikong
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound enough leaves and apply as poultice on affected parts.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Zalfe; Remedios (Catanduanes; San Andres; Lictin; ) & (b) Almodovar; Salvacion (Catanduanes; San Andres; Rizal; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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