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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Kipi-kipi (Ceb.)
Indication: gonorrhea
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 2 1/2 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: drink 1/2 glass decoction 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Binatlao; Vicente (Agusan del Norte; Cabadbaran; Maguinda; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Agusan del Norte

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