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(a) Samanea saman(Jacq.) Merr. (b) Alstonia scholaris(L.) R. Br. (c ) Blumea balsamifera(L) DC (d) Chrysophyllum cainitoL. Print

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Family (a) Fabaceae peas; legumes (b) Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns (c ) Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols (d) Sapotaceae sapodillas; sapotes
Common name: (a) Acacia (Filipino; Spanish); Raintree (English) (b) Dita (Filipino); Bitter bark (English) (c ) Sambong (Filipino); Blumea camphor; Ngai camphor(English) (d) Kaymito (Filipino); Starapple (English)
Local name: (a) Acacia mix with (b) dalipaweng (c) subosob (d) caimito
Indication: malaria
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) roots (c) leaves (d) leaves
Method of Preparation: Mix roots and leaves of all these plants in equal proportions to produce a handful. Boil in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Ecija

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