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Family Phyllanthaceae
Common name: Sampa-sampalukan (Filipino); Gale of the wind (English)
Local name: Sampa-sampalukan
Indication: flu
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves and apply on legs and hands. Drink some of the decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 cup once a day. Children: Take 3 tbsp. once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Domandante; Eugenia (Quezon; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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