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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Sampalok (Filipino); Tamarind (Engllish)
Local name: Salomague
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound enough leaves. Squeeze out the juice. Drop juice on affected eye(s).
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Miranda; Lucio (Pangasinan; Lingayen; Brgy. Tonton; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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