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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Bain-bain
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots in 4 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Baluyan; Leticia (Nueva Viscaya; Sta. Fe; Imugan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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