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Samanea saman(Jacq.) Merr. Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Acacia (Filipino; Spanish); Raintree (English)
Local name: Acacia
Indication: el tor
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil 2 handfuls of bark in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 glass 2x a day. Children: 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: de Galicia; Eduardo (Marinduque; Sta. Cruz; Brgy. Balogo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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