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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: stomachache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Wrap a handful of pounded leaves in a clean piece of cloth. Soak in a glass of water; and extract the juice. Add a small amount of salt to the juice. Drink juice.
Direction for use: All ages: drink as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Guddaran; Antonio (Cagayan; Pamplona; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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