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Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. Print

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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English)
Local name: Cogon-cogon (Ceb.)
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: roots and stem
Method of Preparation: Chop the roots and stem and boil in 4 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: drink 1 glass decoction before meal 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Montero; Esperanza (Agusan del Norte; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Agusan del Norte

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