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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Turog-turog
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Cut the roots into pieces and boil in 3 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent/Adult: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Biol; Cayetano (Sorsogon; Donsol; Brgy. Gura; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sorsogon

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