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Eleusine indica(L.) Gaertn. Print

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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Paragis (Filipino); Wire grass; Crowsfoot grass; Silver crabgrass; Indian goosegrass; Goosegrass (English)
Local name: Palagtiki
Indication: tuberculosis
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots in water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Gella; Romeo (Palawan; Aborlan; Plaridel; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Palawan

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