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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: Camachile
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves and apply as poultice to the wound.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Barit; Catalino (Ilocos Norte; Laoag City; Ermita; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ilocos Norte

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