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