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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Kalumbibit (Filipino); Bayag-kambing (Tagalog); Fever nut; Gray nicker (English)
Local name: Bayag-kambing
Indication: emmenagogue
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Cut into small pieces and soak in wine (anizado).
Direction for use: Adults/Adolescent: Drink 1 cup on the 1st day of the period.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Monterey; Basilio (Quezon; Tayabas; Brgy. Tungko; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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