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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: Kamansi
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of bark in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: For women only: Drink 1/2 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Panday; Hajarukaya (Tawi-tawi; Simunul; Mongkay; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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