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(a) Samanea saman(Jacq.) Merr. (b) Muntingia calaburaL. Print

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Family (a) Fabaceae peas; legumes (b) Muntingiaceae
Common name: (a) Acacia (Filipino; Spanish); Raintree (English) (b) Aratiles (Filipino); Strawberrytree (English)
Local name: (a) Acasia mix with (b) Sarisa
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of each leaves in 4 glasses of water until 2 glasses remain.
Direction for use: All ages: 1 glass every 3 hours.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
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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