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(a) Muntingia calaburaL. (b) Samanea saman(Jacq.) Merr. Print

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Family (a) Muntingiaceae(b) Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: (a) Aratiles (Filipino); Strawberrytree (English) (b) Acacia (Filipino; Spanish); Raintree (English)
Local name: (a) Datiles mix with (b) acacia
Indication: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves (equal proportions) in water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink decoction once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Paminano; Lilia (Leyte; Burawen; Brgy. Marbebe; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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