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Caesalpinia pulcherrima(L.) Sw. Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Bulaklak nang Paraiso (Filipino); Paradise flower; Pride-of-Barbados; Dwarf poinciana; Flowerfence (English)
Local name: Bulaklak ng Paraiso
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Apply pounded leaves as poultice on temples and forehead.
Direction for use: Change every 5 hrs.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Julia; Julian (Camarines Sur; Maganao; San Isidro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camarines Sur

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