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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: Kolkonet
Indication: fever
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Pound enough roots. Wrap with a banana leaf and broil over a flame. Apply on the forehead.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cortado; Macrina (Pangasinan; San Carlos City; Brgy. Lokeb Norte; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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