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Samanea saman(Jacq.) Merr. Print

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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Acacia (Filipino; Spanish); Raintree (English)
Local name: Acacia
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil 3 pieces of bark in enough water to produce 1 glass of decoction .
Direction for use: Adolescent and above: Drink 1/4 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rosano; Juana (Samar; West; East Motiong; Brgy. Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Samar

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