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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 3 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Children: 1/2 glass 2x a day. Adults: 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bumatay; Victoria (Nueva Viscaya; Bagabag; San Pedro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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