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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: Damortis (Ilk.)
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil a foot long of the bark in 2-3 cups of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: 1 cup once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Corrales; Juliana (Cagayan; Claveria; Minanga; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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