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Bambusa bambos(L.) Voss Print

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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Kawayan (Filipino); Bamboo; Thorny bamboo (English)
Local name: Bayog (bamboo) (Ilk.)
Indication: headache abdominal pain
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Scrape leaves and extract juice. Mix with egg yolk. Put mixture in clean cloth. Apply as poultice to forehead.
Direction for use: Apply it every night before bedtime.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cristobal; Godofredo (Ilocos Norte; Pagudpud; Burayok; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ilocos Norte

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