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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Sapang (Filipino); Bakkum wood; Sappanwood (English)
Local name: Sibukaw
Indication: blood vomiting
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of finely chopped roots in 3 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Muhajili; Amrad (Sulu; Jolo; Asturias St.; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sulu

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