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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Makahiya
Indication: hemostatic
Plant part used: whole plant
Method of Preparation: Boil whole plant in water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Eugenio; Arcadio (Quezon; Catanauan; Brgy. Ilayang Tagbakin; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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