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Family Phyllanthaceae
Common name: Sampa-sampalukan (Filipino); Gale of the wind (English)
Local name: Sampa-sampalukan
Indication: antidote
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in water and let 2/3 portion dries out to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Take 1/2 glass once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Monterey; Basilio (Quezon; Tayabas; Brgy. Tungko; ) (b) Pandito; Pedro (Quezon; General Luna; Brgy. San Isidro; ) & (c) Libao; Eusebio (Quezon; Catanauan; Brgy. Ibabang Tagbakin; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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