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University of the Philippines Baguio Herbarium
Senna alata

Senna alata (L.) Roxb.  [Unverified Identification]


Family Fabaceae
Local Name Andadasi (Ilocano); Katanda (Tagalog)
Habit Shrub
Ethnobotanical Uses MEDICINAL: roots, flowers, and leaves may be used as laxative, pounded leaves are used to treat ringworm, also used to produce ointment, lotion, and herbal soap;
Collected from Nangalisan, Tuba, Benguet, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
Collector(s) Maria Karina R. Trinidad

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