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Pithecellobium dulce(Roxb.) Benth. Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Kamatsile (Filipino); Monkeypod (English)
Local name: Kamantiris
Indication: malaria
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound. Wrap in banana leaves. Heat over flame. Extract juice and drink.
Direction for use: All ages: 3-4 tbsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Dulnuan; Fernando (Nueva Viscaya; Sta. Fe; Imugan; ) (b) Tindong; Herminia (Nueva Viscaya; Sta. Fe; Villaflores; ) (c ) Yatiwag; Tostos (Nueva Viscaya; Kayana Central; Banaw; ) & (d) Suyat; Francisca (Nueva Viscaya; Aritao; Bone North; )
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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