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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Sampalok (Filipino); Tamarind (Engllish)
Local name: Sampalok
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: bark and leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of each plant part in 4 glasses of water until 1 glass remain. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: 1 glass after each meal
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Canete; Valeriano (Maguindanao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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