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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Hibi-hibi
Indication: antifertility
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Pound and boil the roots in 4 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction and drink.
Direction for use: Adult: 1 glass every day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Casa; Linda (South Cotabato; Banga; Bliss; ) (b) Paloma; Teodorico (South Cotabato; Polomolok; Adelfa; ) & (c ) Sioting; Serafio (South Cotabato; Tupi; Lison; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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