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Caesalpinia sappanL. Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Sapang (Filipino); Bakkum wood; Sappanwood (English)
Local name: Sibukaw (Ceb.)
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil enough roots in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adult: 1 glass 3x a day. Children: 1/2 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Digamo; Patricio (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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