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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: Acacia
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: fruit or leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a fruit or leaves in water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 to 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Melitante; Rosita (Leyte; Palo; Brgy. Naga-Naga; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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