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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Malamarini
Indication: irregular menstruation
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots in enough water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction daily 5 days before expected date of menstruation.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Serrano; Julian (Pampanga; Guagua; Maquiapo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pampanga

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