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Family Mimosaceae
Common name: Bashful plant, Touch-me-not (English), Makahiya (Filipino)
Local name: Kamola-mola (Tagakaulo), Makahiya (Bisaya, Tagalog)
Indication: For easy delivery, para sa maglisod og panganak
Plant part used: Roots
Method of Preparation: Decoction-Boil the roots in 1 glass of water, wait until it simmer.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction before delivery.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Victoria Ampan-Mananamok (Tagakaulo)- traditional birth attendant and mamolongay- (general practitioner)
Place gathered: Davao del Sur, Malita, Barangay Kilalag, Sitio Kitulali
Gathered by / Date gathered: 05/03/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Tagakaolo

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