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(a) Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. (b) Vitex negundoL. Print

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: (a) Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English) (b) Lagundi (Filipino); Five-leaved chaste tree; Chinese chastetree (English)
Local name: (a) Pan-aw (Ilk.) mix with (b) Dangla
Indication: itchiness
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Chop a handful of leaves and boil in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glassful.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. and above: Drink 1 glassful of decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tomas; Samuel (Ilocos Norte; Pidding; Magadang; )
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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