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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Adlai (Filipino); Job's tears (English); Tigbi (Bikol;Tagalog)
Local name: Adlay
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in just enough water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1 cup decoction anytime.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lis; Francisco (Quezon; ; Brgy. Monta?_?a; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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