Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

(a) Desmodium heterocarpon(L.) DC. (b) Bambusa bambos(L.) Voss Print

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Family (a) Fabaceae peas; legumes (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Tayam (Filipino); Asian ticktrefoil (English) (b) Kawayan (Filipino); Bamboo; Thorny bamboo (English)
Local name: (a) Mani-manian mix with (b) kawayan
Indication: toothache
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) roots
Method of Preparation: Boil chopped roots of equal proportions in water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Children/Adults: Gargle with the decoction as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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