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(a) Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. (b) Zea maysL. Print

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English) (b) Mais (Filipino); Corn (English)
Local name: (a) Cogon with (b) mais
Indication: fever
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) hair
Method of Preparation: Boil enough of each plant parts in 4 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: 1 glass 3x a day. Children: 1/2 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Monsanto; Felisa (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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