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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: scabies
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves to extract juice and apply on affected parts.
Direction for use: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tablizo; Aurelio (Catanduanes; Virac; Rawis; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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