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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Makahiya (Ceb.)
Indication: anemia
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 3-4 roots in 3 glasses of water to produce a glass of decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mono; Ruby (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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