(a) Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. (b) Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers.
 
(a) Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. (b) Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers.
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Family:
(a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name:
(a) Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English) (b) Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name:
(a) Elib w/ (b) Banaba
Indication:
kidney trouble
Plant part used:
(a) roots (b) leaves
Method of Preparation:
Boil a handful of leaves and a handful of cogon roots in enough water to produce decoction.
Direction for use:
Adults: Drink 1 glass every morning.
Additional information:
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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:
Pampanga