(a) Desmodium heterocarpon(L.) DC. (b) Bambusa bambos(L.) Voss
 
(a) Desmodium heterocarpon(L.) DC. (b) Bambusa bambos(L.) Voss
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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:
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Place gathered:
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Gathered by / Date gathered:
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Abstracted by:
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Date abstracted:
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Province:
Leyte