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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Huya-huya
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: whole plant
Method of Preparation: Boil a plant in 3 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Bansil; Herminia (Sultan Kudarat; Columbia; ; Bo. Damawate) & (b) Abella; Rolando (Sultan Kudarat; Columbia; ; Bo. Mayo)
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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