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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Iya-iya
Indication: to ease child delivery
Plant part used: whole plant
Method of Preparation: Soak whole plant in 5 glasses of water. Drink.
Direction for use: For women only: Drink 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tanjikol; Mohammad (Tawi-tawi; Sibutu; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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