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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Sampalok (Filipino); Tamarind (Engllish)
Local name: Sampalok
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound enough leaves. Mix with salt and poultice to affected area.
Direction for use: Adult: Apply once.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Jasmin; Florencia (Marinduque; ; ; ) & (b) Merones; Pedro (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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