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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: pulmonary disease
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in just enough water to produce decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass 2x a day. Children: Drink 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Uyaw; Isabelo (Bohol; Daus; Poblacion; ) & (b) Cadorva; Paula (Bohol; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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