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Family Cyperaceae sedges; foins coupants; la?ches; rouches; rouchettes
Common name: Mutha (Filipino); Cocograss; Purple nutsedge; Nutgrass (English)
Local name: Barisanga or busikad (Ceb.)
Indication: toothache
Plant part used: leaves or rhizome
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves or rhizome in 2 glasses of water. Gargle the decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Digamo; Patricio (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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