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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: Akasya
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses of decoction. Soak clean towel or cloth and apply as hot towel compress.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Estimo; Jacinta (Zamboanga; Dipolog City; Olingan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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