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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Katunog
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in 3 glasses of water until 1 glass remain. Drink.
Direction for use: All ages: 1 glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Jaman; Alim (Maguindanao; Talayan; Tambunan; ) (b) Dumira; Meding (Maguindanao; Talayan; Tambunan; ) & (c ) Constanga; Francisco (Maguindanao; Parang; Notre Dame; Town Site; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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