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(a) Bambusa bambos(L.) Voss (b) Solanum melongenaL. Print

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: (a) Kawayan (Filipino); Bamboo; Thorny bamboo (English) (b) Talong (Filipino); Eggplant (English)
Local name: (a) Bayog ( a variety of bamboo) mix with (b) tarong
Indication: prevents miscarriage
Plant part used: root of both plants
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots of each plant in 5 glasses water to produce 3 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. and above: Drink 1 glassful 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Hidalgo; Rosalio (Kalinga Apayao; Pinukpuk; Pinukpuk Junction; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Kalinga

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