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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: Acasia
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in enough water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1/4 glass every 2 hours.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Almodovar; Salvacion (Catanduanes; San Andres; Rizal; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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