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Pithecellobium dulce(Roxb.) Benth. Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Kamatsile (Filipino); Monkeypod (English)
Local name: Kamatsile
Indication: malaria
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound top leaves and wrap in banana leaf and heat over flame than extract juice.
Direction for use: Adult: Drink 1/2 glass of juice 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Reyes; Anatalia (Bataan; Limay; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bataan

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