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Samanea saman(Jacq.) Merr. Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Acacia (Filipino; Spanish); Raintree (English)
Local name: Akasya
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound enough leaves and apply as poultice on affected part(s).
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cortado; Macrina (Pangasinan; San Carlos City; Brgy. Lokeb Norte; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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