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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: Kakawate
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves and add shredded coconut meat and salt. Apply to the affected skin.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Cawaling; Marcelino (Aklan; Makato; Cayangwan; ) & (b) Mata; Florida (Aklan; Makato; Cayangwan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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