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(a) Mimosa pudicaL. (b) Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. Print

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Family (a) Fabaceae peas; legumes (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English) (b) Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English)
Local name: (a) Makahiya mix with (b) cogon
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of root of the plant in 6 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults/Adolescent: Drink as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Crisostomo; Virgilio (Bataan; Balanga; San Jose; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bataan

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