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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Saga or Saga-saga (Filipino); Prayer bead; Rosarypea; Crab's eye; Jequerity (English)
Local name: Tambalabat
Indication: relapse after childbirth
Plant part used: roots & leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil roots and leaves in 4 glasses of water. Drink the decoction.
Direction for use: For women only: Drink 1/2 glass once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sahimuddin; Daldiya (Tawi-tawi; Bongao; Tongsinah; )
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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