Ipil-ipil
Scientific names: Leucaena leucocephala, Leucaena glaua, Acacia glauca,
Also known as:
Agho, aghog, ipel, kabahero, kariskis, kompokompitis, loiloi, santa Elena
Parts used: Dried leaves.
Uses:
Anthelmintic- for ascaris and trichina.
Adults: take 1 teaspoon of powdered dried seeds, either alone or mixed with condensed milk and follow it up with ½ glass of water. The preparation should be taken 2 hours afeter a meal, as a single dose. Repeat the dose after 1 week if the first one was not effective.
Children: 7-8 years old ½ to ½ teaspoon. 10-12 years old ½ -2/3 teaspoon.
Adverse reaction- stomach ache and diarrhea.
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