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Lablab purpureus(L.) Sweet Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Bataw (Filipino); Hyacinth bean (English)
Local name: Bataw
Indication: stabbing pain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat leaves over a flame. Apply as poultice on the affected part(s).
Direction for use: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Fuena; Jose (Catanduanes; San Pedro; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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