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(a) Saccharum officinarumL. (b) Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. Print

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Tubo (Filipino); Sugarcane (English) (b) Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English)
Local name: (a) Unas plus (b) temel
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) roots
Method of Preparation: Boil equal propportion of each roots in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: Drink 1 glass decoction every morning.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Alagao; Cosme (Pangasinan; Mangaldan; Brgy. Macayug; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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