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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Akapulko (Filipino); Ringworm shrub; Emperor's candlesticks (English)
Local name: Bikas-bikas
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush the leaves and rub to affected part
Direction for use: Adult/children: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Monsanto; Felisa (Marinduque; ; ; ) (b) Larracas; Quintin (Marinduque; ; ; ) (c ) Natal; Nemesia (Marinduque; ; ; ) & (d) Belarmino; Pacifico (Marinduque; ; ; ) (e) Lawig; Martin (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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