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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Tikom (Vis.) or Makahiya (Tag.)
Indication: tetanus
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves. Mix with salt. Roll it on a banana lea. Heat and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply poultice 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Recamara; Candida Q. (Zamboanga; Dapitan City; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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