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Family Poaceae
Common name: Bamboo (English), Kawayan (Filipino)
Local name: Tamallang (Tagabawa)
Indication: For migraine
Plant part used: Stalk (White fiber, Saha)
Method of Preparation: Poultice-Grate the body of kawayan to get the saha then add a pinch of salt.
Direction for use: Place the grated saha with salt on the forehead and cover it with cloth, discontinue when migraine is gone.
Additional information: It is described as a yellow colored-bamboo (Kawayan).
Informant: FGD (Focus Group Discussion) with the members of Lucatong-Biangan Bagobo Association : Remedios Kabaling, Gloria Sandangan, Juanita de Dios Imban, Gabriel Tampulong, Elinita Karan
Place gathered: North Cotabato, Makilala, Brgy. Biangan, Sitio Lucatong
Gathered by / Date gathered: 19/02/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 05/02/2014
Province: Davao - Tagabawa Bagobo

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