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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Salumpatay (Subanon)
Indication: whitish part on the eyeball
Plant part used: sap
Method of Preparation: Apply a very small amount of sap on the affected part.
Direction for use: Apply once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga del Sur

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