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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Paragis (Filipino); Wire grass; Crowsfoot grass; Silver crabgrass; Indian goosegrass; Goosegrass (English)
Local name: Plagtiki
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves; flowers
Method of Preparation: Pound enough leaves. Mix 2 tsp. of vinegar and salt. Apply as poultice on temples.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Buca; Rufo (Siquijor; Larena; Sandugan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Siquijor

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