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Family Phyllanthaceae
Common name: Sampa-sampalukan (Filipino); Gale of the wind (English)
Local name: Kurukalungai or San Pedro
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: whole plant
Method of Preparation: Pound whole plant. Soak in gas for 1 hour. Rub directly on the affected part(s) of the body.
Direction for use: Adults: Rub everyday before bedtime.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Esparis; Youra (Masbate; Malinta; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Masbate

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