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Bambusa bambos(L.) Voss Print

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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Kawayan (Filipino); Bamboo; Thorny bamboo (English)
Local name: Kawayan
Indication: bath after childbirth
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil plenty of leaves in plenty of water. Use decoction for bath.
Direction for use: Mothers: take a bath once a day for 9 days after childbirth.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
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Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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