| Family |
Fabaceae peas; legumes |
| Common name: |
Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English) |
| Local name: |
Makahiya |
| Indication: |
abortifacient |
| Plant part used: |
roots |
| Method of Preparation: |
Boil chopped roots in water to produce a decoction. |
| Direction for use: |
Adults: Drink decoction 3x a day. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
(a) Acebedo; Josefina (Leyte; Palo; Brgy. Naga-Naga; ) & (b) Paminano; Lilia (Leyte; Burawen; Brgy. Marbebe; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Leyte |
