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Pithecellobium dulce(Roxb.) Benth. Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Kamatsile (Filipino); Monkeypod (English)
Local name: Camachili
Indication: wound wash
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves to produce decoction. Wash wound with decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Do it 3-5 times a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bonifacio; Jose (Catanduanes; Bato; San Roque; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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