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Cynodon dactylon ( L.) Pers. Print

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Family Poaceae?
Common name: Bermuda grass (English), Devil's grass (English), Kawad-kawaran (Filipino)
Local name: Bermuda grass (plant named by the locals), Kawad-kawaran (Tagalog)
Indication: For high blood
Plant part used: Roots
Method of Preparation: Decoction- Gather a handfulof roots. Boil the roots in a glass of water.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction when feeling unwell.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Balabay Diansing- Mamulongay (Tagakaulo) traditional healer
Place gathered: Davao del Sur, Malita, Kilalag, Sitio Kyasan
Gathered by / Date gathered: 04/03/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Tagakaolo

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