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Family (a) Not provided (b) Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: (a) Saraisa (b) Acacia (Filipino; Spanish); Raintree (English)
Local name: (a) Saraisa mix with (b) acacia
Indication: hiccups
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Mix leaves of both plants in equal proportions to produce a handful. Boil in 2 glasses of water to produce 1/2 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Drink 1/2 glass decoction as needed for hiccups.
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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