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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Tulog-tulog
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 5-7 roots in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass and drink.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Sarmiento; Elvira (Maguindanao; South Upi; Rumunggob; ) (b) Kinlat; Ernestita (Maguindanao; ; ; ) & (c ) Dipolog; Jovita (Maguindanao; South Upi; Looy; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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