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Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: Kipi-kipi
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots in 4 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses decoction. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Da-jao; Corazon (Zamboanga del Sur; Dumalinao; Brgy. Begong; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga del Sur

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