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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Hibi-hibi
Indication: fresh cut
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves and extract juice and drop the juice to affected parts.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Masay; Marianita (South Cotabato; Marbel; Koronadal; Caloocan) (b) Sioting; Serafio (South Cotabato; Tupi; Lison; ) & (c ) Asuncion; Cipriano (South Cotabato; Tupi; Palian; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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