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Family Phyllanthaceae
Common name: Sampa-sampalukan (Filipino); Gale of the wind (English)
Local name: Sambag-sambag
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: whole plant
Method of Preparation: Wrap 21 plants in a clean cloth. Poultice on the stomach and abdomen.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Casenillo; Leonisa (Lanao del Norte; Salvador; Paniliwad-on; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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