Mimosa pudicaL.
 
Mimosa pudicaL.
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Family:
Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name:
Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name:
Manulok
Indication:
abortifacient
Plant part used:
roots
Method of Preparation:
Boil a handful of roots in 3 glasses of water to produce 1/2 glass decoction. Drop a copper coin in the decoction. Drink while hot.
Direction for use:
Adults: Do the procedure daily for 3 days.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
(a) Santos; Pedro (Batanes; Uyugan; Brgy. Kayuganan; ) & (b) Salvador; Lucia (Batanes; Sabtang; Brgy. Sabidog; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Batanes