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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Hibe-hibe (Ceb.)
Indication: irregular menstruation
Plant part used: leaves and roots
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves and roots in 3 glasses of water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Women: drink 2 glasses decoction 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tanosa; Josefina (Agusan del Norte; Dumalagan; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Agusan del Norte

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