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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Andebaeng
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil enough roots in water and drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: Take 2 tbsp.. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Alagao; Cosme (Pangasinan; Mangaldan; Brgy. Macayug; ) & (b) Miranda; Lucio (Pangasinan; Lingayen; Brgy. Tonton; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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