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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Sensitive plant/ Makahiya** (Tag.)
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: whole plant
Method of Preparation: Boil whole plant in 2-3 glasses of water to produce a glass of decoction. Cool decoction before drinking.
Direction for use: Adults/Adolescents: Drink 1 glass 2x a day before meal. Children: 1/2 glass once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Potestades; Domingo (Quezon; Real; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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