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Family Combretaceae combretums
Common name: Talisay (Filipino); India almond; False kamani; Indian almond; Tropical almond (English)
Local name: Sinagid
Indication: ulcer makes bone stronger
Plant part used: trunk or main stem
Method of Preparation: Boil 6 inches of stem in 2 1/2 glasses of water.
Direction for use: Infant: 1 tsp. of solution once a day. Child: 1 spoon once a day. Adolescent/adult/65 years and above: 2 spoon once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Kiley; Mary 'Kalingan' (Bontoc; Mt. Province; Sagada; Suyo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

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