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Family Leguminosae
Common name: ipil-ipil, ipel (Tag.); lead tree, leucaena (Engl.); agho, aghog, San Pedro (P. Bis.); kabahero (C. Bis.); kariskis, komkompitis (Ilk.); loyloi (S. L. Bis.)
Local name: ipil-ipil
Indication: For insomnia
Plant part used: stem and branch
Method of Preparation: Burn stem and branches to make charcoal powder and add water.
Direction for use: Take concoction by mouth.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: FGD4, Pajares J
Place gathered: Eastern Samar, Dolores, Barangay San Vicente, Dolores Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Sia IC, Luceriano RP, Aparentado MGU
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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