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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Hebi-hebi or kepe-kepe
Indication: cuts
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves and apply directly on cuts and wounds.
Direction for use: All ages: apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Garcia; Felizer (Bohol; ; ; ) & (b) Metukwa; Diosdado (Bohol; Baclayon; Tagihon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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