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Samanea saman(Jacq.) Merr. Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Acacia (Filipino; Spanish); Raintree (English)
Local name: Acacia
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: roots & bark
Method of Preparation: Boil both bark and roots in 4 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction and drink.
Direction for use: All ages: 2 glasses 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Paloma; Teodorico (South Cotabato; Polomolok; Adelfa; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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