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(a) Bambusa bambos(L.) Voss (b) Not provided (c ) Not provided Print

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Not provided (c ) Not provided
Common name: (a) Kawayan (Filipino); Bamboo; Thorny bamboo (English) (b) Not provided (c) Not provided
Local name: (a) bamboo with (b) aplas (c) pan-aw
Indication: ulcer
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots of each plant in 2 glasses of water until only 1/2 glass is left. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: 1/2 glass decoction 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Estrellon; Lilia (Cagayan; Claveria; Luzon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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