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		Herbal Medicine for Animals (IIRR, 1996, 18 p.)
			Foreword
			Growing and using herbal medicine
			Allium sativum
			Areca catechu
			Blumea balsamifera
			Carica papaya papaya
			Cocos nucifera
			Chrysophyllum cainito
			Gliricidia septum
			Momordica charantia
			Moringa oleifera
			Musa sapientum
			Premna odorata
			Psidium guajava
			Tamarindus indica
			Tinosphora rumpii
			Vitex negundo

Gliricidia septum

FIG.1.Gliricidia septum -Madre de cacao

FIG.2.Gliricidia septum -Propagation

Plant part

Indication

Preparation

Dosage

Fresh leaves

External parasites

Pound the leaves (the number of leaves will depend on the severity of the infestation).

Swine and ruminants: Apply the juice of leaves on the affected area.
Repeat the procedure 2-3x a day until the parasites are eliminated.

Fresh leaves

Warts

As above.

Apply the juice and massage the affected part 2-3x a day until the warts disappear.

Plant part	Indication	Preparation	Dosage
Fresh leaves	External parasites	Pound the leaves (the number of leaves will depend on the severity of the infestation).	Swine and ruminants: Apply the juice of leaves on the affected area. Repeat the procedure 2-3x a day until the parasites are eliminated.
Fresh leaves	Warts	As above.	Apply the juice and massage the affected part 2-3x a day until the warts disappear.