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(a) Abutilon indicum(L.) Sweet (b) Mimosa pudicaL. Print

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Family (a) Malvaceae mallows; mauves (b) Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: (a) Malbas (Filipino); Monkeybush (English) (b) Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: (a) Tabing or kipikipi mix with (b) tulog tulog
Indication: vomiting and diarrhea
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots till 1/2 of water remain. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Children 1/2 glass 3x a day. Adults: 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cebu

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