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(a) Cajanus cajan(L.) Huth (b) Carmona retusa(Vahl) Masam. (c ) Mimosa pudicaL. Print

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Family (a) Fabaceae peas; legumes (b) Boraginaceae borage; bourraches (c ) Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: (a) Kadyos (Filipino); Pigeon pea (English) (b) Tsaang-gubat (Filipino); Scorpionbush (English) (c) Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: (a) alingitngit mix with (b) kipi-kipi (c) tugtag (Ceb.)
Indication: insomnia
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 3 pcs. of each roots mentioned (3 cm. long) in 5 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction before sleeping.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Labrado; Crispina (Davao; Daval del Sur; Sta. Cruz; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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