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Family Cyperaceae sedges; foins coupants; la?ches; rouches; rouchettes
Common name: Mutha (Filipino); Cocograss; Purple nutsedge; Nutgrass (English)
Local name: Busikad (Ceb.)
Indication: measles
Plant part used: flower
Method of Preparation: Collect a handful of flowers and boil in 2 glasses of water. Cool before drinking decoction.
Direction for use: Child: Drink 1/2 glass. Adolescent/adults: Drink 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Dagoc; Violeta (Camiguin; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camiguin

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