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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: Acasia
Indication: sore throat tuberculosis abdominal pain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Dissolve gum to make mucilage.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sumido; Paz (Catanduanes; San Andres; Cumagaycay; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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