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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Kipot-kipot or hebi-hebi
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound enough leaves. Collect juice. Pour 2 -3 drops juice on affected eye(s).
Direction for use: All ages: Every morning.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Mission; Atanacio (Negros Occidental; La Castellana; Robles; ) & (b) Enriquez; Nonoy (Negros Occidental; Victoria; Brgy II; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Negros Occidental

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