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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: wounds
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Scrape the white portion after the outer bark/ apply as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply poultice as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Buscaino; Emilio (Palawan; Narra; Dalandan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Palawan

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