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(a) Mimosa pudicaL. (b) Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. Print

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Family (a) Fabaceae peas; legumes (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English) (b) Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English)
Local name: (a) Makahiya mix with (b) cogon
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) roots
Method of Preparation: Boil root or soak in wine. Rub this around the belly.
Direction for use: Adults/Adolescent: Rub every morning.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Totaner; Apolonia (Bataan; Balanga; ; Bo. Tinejero)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bataan

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