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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Turog-turog
Indication: gas pain
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Guevaros; Cayetano (Leyte; Dulag; Brgy. Salvacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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