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Family (a) Not provided (b) Amaryllidaceae (c ) Cyperaceae sedges; foins coupants; la?ches; rouches; rouchettes
Common name: (a) Liston (b) Kutsay (Filipino); Chinese chives (English) (c) Mutha (Filipino); Cocograss; Purple nutsedge; Nutgrass (English); Barisanga (Iloko)
Local name: (a) Liston (Ilk.) with (b) cutsay (c) barisanga
Indication: late menstruation
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush 9 liston leaves and mix with a handful of cutsay and barisanga leaves (a handful)/ add oil; then apply as poultice at the stomach.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. and above: apply 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bartolome; Feliciano (Ilocos Norte; Pidding; Barangay 3; )
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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