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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Sampalok (Filipino); Tamarind (Engllish)
Local name: Sampalok
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: young leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in just enough water and apply on legs to relieve pain.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply as needed or 2 to 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Guevarra; Alipio (Quezon; Burderos; Brgy. Anibawan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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