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1 Uncollected 2 Caesalpinia pulcherrima (L.) Swartz. Print

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Family 1 Uncollected 2 Leguminosae-ceaes
Common name: 1 Not Provided 2 Peacock flower (English), Barbados pride (English), Caballero (Spanish), Bulaklak ng paraiso (Filipino)
Local name: 1 Amamangpang (Tagakaulo) 2 Bangkuni (Tagakaulo), Bulaklak ng paraiso (Tagalog)
Indication: For beri-beri
Plant part used: 1 Roots and Bark 2 Young leaves and Roots
Method of Preparation: Decoction-Boil the roots and bark of amamangpang and young leaves and roots of bangkuni in 3 glasses of water. Let it simmer for a while.
Direction for use: Use the decoction as a solution for a aromatic bath.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Clarita Inantay-a traditional general practitioner in Tagakaolo and at the same time she is also a Mananamok (Tagakaulo)-traditional birth attendant or midwife.
Place gathered: Davao del Sur, Malita, Barangay Pinalpalan, Sitio Lunao
Gathered by / Date gathered: 12/11/2012
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Tagakaolo

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