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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: Boil plenty of leaves in just enough of water. Add little sugar and drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Quimado; Avelina (Antique; San Jose; San Pedro; ) & (b) Ayson; Alberto (Antique; Anini-y; San Roque; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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