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Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. Print

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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English)
Local name: Tanduyan cogon
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Dulnuan; Fernando (Nueva Viscaya; Sta. Fe; Imugan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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