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Caesalpinia latisiliqua (Cavan.) Hattink Print

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Family Fabaceae
Common name: Sapnit (Filipino)
Local name: Sapinit (Hanunuo Mangyan, Bisaya)
Indication: Nasal congestion
Plant part used: Leaves, roots and stem.
Method of Preparation: Decoction: Get enough part leaves, stem or roots and boil.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction, 4 to 6 times a day.
Additional information: Stems are filled with water when there's southwest monsoon, Flowers: orchird like flowers, red. Stems: With thorns.
Informant: Barrios Gawid
Place gathered: Sitio Dangkalan, Barangay San Roque, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered: 2012
Abstracted by: Dando LR, Goco RM
Date abstracted: 2013-01-10
Province: Oriental Mindoro (Hanunuo Mangyan tribe)

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