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Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. Print

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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English)
Local name: Cogon
Indication: venereal disease
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Wash and boil a handful of both cogon and eggplant roots with enough water and drink twice a day.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adult: Drink 1 glass decoction 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mallari; Leovigildo (Ifugao; Lamut; Salamague; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ifugao

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