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(a) Cyperus rotundusL. (b) Allium cepaL. Print

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Family (a) Cyperaceae sedges; foins coupants; la?ches; rouches; rouchettes (b) Amaryllidaceae
Common name: (a) Mutha (Filipino); Cocograss; Purple nutsedge; Nutgrass (English) (b) Sibuyas (Filipino); Onion (English)
Local name: (a) Balisanga plus (b) Lasona
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) corms/bulb
Method of Preparation: Pound enough roots and onion bulb. Add 1 tsp. of coconut oit. Wrap in a banana leaf. Heat over a flame. Apply on stomach.
Direction for use: Adult: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: All herbolarios interviewed (Pangasinan; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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