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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Makahiya
Indication: snakebite
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves. Extract juice and dro to affected areas.
Direction for use: Adult/children: apply 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Salazar; Maria (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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