Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

(a) Cyperus rotundusL. (b) Not provided (c ) Not provided (d) Vigna radiata(L.) R. Wilczek Print

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Family (a) Cyperaceae sedges; foins coupants; la?ches; rouches; rouchettes (b) Not provided (c ) Not provided (d) Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: (a) Mutha (Filipino); Cocograss; Purple nutsedge; Nutgrass (English) (b) Dava (c) Kulape (d) Mungo (Filipino); Mung bean (English)
Local name: (a) Busicad mix with (b) dava (c) padpad (d) mongos
Indication: measles and fever
Plant part used: (a) flowers and leaves (b) (c) (d)
Method of Preparation: Soak 7 leaves and 7 flowers of each plant in a glass of water. Drink.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Pagud; Epifanio (Bohol; Loay; Kalbayo; ) & (b) Malabodbod; Conrada (Bohol; Bilar; Zamora; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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