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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: diarrhea
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 4 glasses of water and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: Drink 1 glass 3x a day. Children: Drink 1/2 glass a day
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Torres; Juanito (Bohol; Calape; Tultugan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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