BANI

Family: Fabaceae

Other name: balok, banit (Tag.), balik-balik, marok-barok (Bik.), pongan tree (Engl.)

Uses: Decoction of leaves used to treat bronchitis and cough, also used for used for a variety of gastric maladies, used as bath for rheumatic joints. Ground seeds used for less serious skin diseases. Leaves also used as insect repellant and fodders for animals.