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(a) Samanea saman(Jacq.) Merr. (b) Not provided Print

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Family (a) Fabaceae peas; legumes (b) Not provided
Common name: (a) Acacia (Filipino; Spanish); Raintree (English) (b) Not provided
Local name: (a) Acacia mix with (b) saraisa
Indication: goiter
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Mix leaves of both plants in equal proportions to produce a handful. Boil in 2 glasses of water to produce 1/2 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass of decoction 3x a day for goiter. Drink 1/2 glass decoction as needed for hiccups.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sanchez; Ernesto (Nueva Ecija; San Jose City; EscobarSt.; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Ecija

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