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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Bain-bain (llk.)
Indication: to regulate menstrual flow
Plant part used: root
Method of Preparation: Prepare a decoction from a handful of roots in 3 cups of water until only 1 cup is left. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: drink once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Nabab; Primitivo (Cagayan; Claveria; Luzon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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