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Family Combretaceae combretums
Common name: Talisay (Filipino); India almond; False kamani; Indian almond; Tropical almond (English)
Local name: Talisay
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Soak a handful of leaves in a glass of gas. Apply on the affected area as poultice.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply poultice as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Eugenio; Juan (Nueva Ecija; Guimba; ; Bo. Kabaruan; )
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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