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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Sampalok (Filipino); Tamarind (Engllish)
Local name: Samlague (K. Bis.)
Indication: cough
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze a handful of leaves. Extract juice and drink.
Direction for use: Children: take 1 tsp. 3x a day. Adults: 1-2 tbsp. 3x a day
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Puerto; Adelino Rico (Antique; Sebaste; Jaro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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