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Family Cyperaceae sedges; foins coupants; la?ches; rouches; rouchettes
Common name: Mutha (Filipino); Cocograss; Purple nutsedge; Nutgrass (English)
Local name: Ulat
Indication: smallpox
Plant part used: flower
Method of Preparation: Boil plenty of flowers in 3 cups of water. Drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Children: 1/4-1/2 cup 2x a day before meals.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ocaya; Dolores (Quezon; San Narciso; Brgy. Calwit; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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