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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Bain-bain
Indication: irregular menstruation
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Wash the roots. Boil in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 glass 3x a day
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: de Leon; Esequias (Nueva Viscaya; Bambang; Banggot; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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