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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Hibi-hibi
Indication: boil
Plant part used: flowers
Method of Preparation: Pound the flowers and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Perez; Tito (South Cotabato; Marbel; Koronadal; Solieta)
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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