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Pithecellobium dulce(Roxb.) Benth. Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Kamatsile (Filipino); Monkeypod (English)
Local name: Kamatsilis
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves. Squeeze out the juice. Drop juice on wounds.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Ronquillo; Josefina (Pampanga; San Fernando; Lourdes; ) & (b) Cailao; Victoria (Pampanga; Apalit; Sukad; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pampanga

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