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Caesalpinia pulcherrima(L.) Sw. Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Bulaklak nang paraiso (Filipino); Pride-of-Barbados; Dwarf poinciana; Flowerfence (English)
Local name: Bulaklak ng paraiso
Indication: erysipelas
Plant part used: flowers
Method of Preparation: Boil enough leaves in water. Use decoction in sponging the affected part(s).
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Songco; Paciencia (Pampanga; Guagua; Sta. Filomena; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pampanga

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