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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Huya-huya
Indication: fever
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil enough roots in 2 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: 1/2 glass once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Barafia; Felicitas (Sultan Kudarat; Isulan; Poblacion; ) & (b) Duesto; Rodrigo (Sultan Kudarat; Kalaway Isulan; Brgy. Central; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sultan Kudarat

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