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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: Kamatsile
Indication: insect bite
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and apply to the affected area as poultice.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply poultice as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sanchez; Ernesto (Nueva Ecija; San Jose City; EscobarSt.; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Ecija

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