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Caesalpinia sappanL. Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Sapang (Filipino); Bakkum wood; Sappanwood (English)
Local name: Sibukaw (K. Bis.)
Indication: chest and back pain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat plenty of leaves and apply as poultice on chest and back.
Direction for use: Adults: apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Guardo; Beatriz (Antique; Baybay Sebaste; Zaldivar; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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