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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Tayam (Filipino); Asian ticktrefoil (English); Mani-manian (Tagalog)
Local name: Mani-mani
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Wrap in a piece of cloth and roast over the flame and apply as poultice into the abdomen.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Perez; Tito (South Cotabato; Marbel; Koronadal; Solieta) (b) Nastor; Benito (South Cotabato; Tantangan; Dumadail; ) & (c ) Marata; Nicolas (South Cotabato; Tantangan; Sampaguita; )
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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