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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Hibi-hibi
Indication: fever
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil the roots in 2 glasses of water to produce 1/2 glass decoction and drink.
Direction for use: Children: 1/4 glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Dagulgol; Rosita (South Cotabato; Surallah; Poblacion; ) & (b) Masay; Marianita (South Cotabato; Marbel; Koronadal; Caloocan)
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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