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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Iya-iya
Indication: antifertility
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil whole roots in 4 glasses of water. Drink.
Direction for use: For Women only: Drink 1 glass for 14 days before and after ovulation period.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Jami; Inam (Tawi-tawi; Bongao; ; )
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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