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(a) Mimosa pudicaL. (b) Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. Print

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Family (a) Fabaceae peas; legumes (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English) (b) Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English)
Local name: (a) Cocoyep plus (b) pan-aw
Indication: irregular menstruation
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots of each plant to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction daily 10 days before expected day of menstruation.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Taclobao; Michael (Bontoc; Besao; Brgy. Kin-iway; ) (b) Kibatay; Felicito (Bontoc; Tadian; Brgy. Sumadel; ) (c ) Fumucao; Macario (Bontoc; Sabanga; Brgy. Tambingan; ) & (d) Angway; George (Bontoc; Bauko; Brgy. Otokan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

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