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(a) Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. (b) Zea maysL. Print

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English) (b) Mais (Filipino); Corn (English)
Local name: (a) cogon with (b) mais
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: (a) roots (b)tassel
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots and corn tassel in 5 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: drink 1 glass 2x a day. Children: 1 glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Velez; Jacubo (Antique; ; ; ) & (b) Roa; Rodolfo (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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