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Family Phyllanthaceae
Common name: Sampa-sampalukan (Filipino); Gale of the wind (English)
Local name: Kurukalungai or San Pedro
Indication: amoebiasis
Plant part used: whole plant
Method of Preparation: Boil whole plant in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: 1/2-1 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: delos Reyes; Lilia (Masbate; Milagros; Town Proper; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Masbate

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