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(a) Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. (b) Musa X paradisiacaL. (pro sp.) Print

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Musaceae banana
Common name: (a) Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English) (b) Saging (Filipino); Banana; Plantain; French plantain (English)
Local name: (a) Kogon with (b) Banana
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 7 roots of cogon and 7 leaves of banana in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Insigni; Mary (Negros Occidental; Cadiz City; Brgy Zone II; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Negros Occidental

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