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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Katunog
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves. Squeeze out the juice and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bangadan; Simana (Maguindanao; Sultan Kudarat; Makaquiling; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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