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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Kipot-kipot or hebi-hebi
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: flowers and leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound flowers and leaves. Apply as poultice on fresh wounds.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Vegafria; Antonia (Negros Occidental; Valladolid; Tabao; ) & (b) Napalinga; Apolonia (Negros Occidental; Hinigaran; Namunga; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Negros Occidental

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