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Family 1 Uncollected 2 Poaceae
Common name: 1 Not provided 2 Bamboo (English), Kawayan (Filipino)
Local name: 1 Bagakay (Talaingod manobo) 2 Tambaung (Talaingod manobo)
Indication: Use for pamputol sa pusod sa bag-aong panganak (Bisaya), cutting the umbilical cord of the newborn (English)
Plant part used: Stem or Stalk
Method of Preparation: Harvest a branch or stalk of bagakay.
Direction for use: Cut the edge of the branch to make it sharp. Use it to cut the umbilical cord after expulsion.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Teody Mansimoy-at
Place gathered: Paluga MJD, Ragrario AMM, Millondaga KJI, Cabero JD
Gathered by / Date gathered: 09/05/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Talaingod Manobo

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