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Vigna unguiculata(L.) Walp. Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Sitaw (Filipino); String beans; Blackeyed pea (English)
Local name: Hamtak
Indication: convulsion
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze leaves with a little salt and apply to all parts of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rubias; Creteria (Aklan; Tangalan; Tondog; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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