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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Kipi-kipi
Indication: diabetes
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Chop; boil and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Agua tiempo.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pambuena; Genoveva (Lanao del Norte; Iligan City; Suarez; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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