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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Kipotan
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bohol; Pedro (Leyte; Dulag; Brgy. Salvacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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