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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Sampalok (Filipino); Tamarind (Engllish)
Local name: Sambag
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Scrape the bark. Pound finely. Poultice on the affected area.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Desoy; Nonita (Surigao del Norte; Malimomo; Brgy. Cawayan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Surigao del Norte

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