
(Leucaena glauca Linn.) A small plant up to 8 meters high. Leaves alternate twice compound. Leaflets 9 to 18 pairs unequilateral. flowering stalks axillary, flowers is dense globule heads white. fruits a pod, strap-shaped flattened, papery, green turning brown and splits open along two edges when mature. several fruits develop from each flower head seeds obovate, shiny brown.
uses: Good for intestinal parasitism; ascaris and trichinosis 1 teaspoon of powdered dried seeds alone or mixed with condensed milk and followed by half glass of water, taken as single dose 2 hrs. after a meal. Repeated after 1 week as needed. Children 7-8 years old - 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon; 9-12 years old 1/2 to 2/3 teaspoon.