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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Sampalok (Filipino); Tamarind (Engllish)
Local name: Tamarind
Indication: measles
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 5 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses decoction. Cool. Wash the affected areas.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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