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Family Cyperaceae sedges; foins coupants; la?ches; rouches; rouchettes
Common name: Mutha (Filipino); Cocograss; Purple nutsedge; Nutgrass (English)
Local name: Bontocillo
Indication: toothache
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Pound the roots and squeeze to produce juice and drop it into the cavities.
Direction for use: All ages: 2x a day
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Dagulgol; Rosita (South Cotabato; Surallah; Poblacion; ) & (b) Masay; Marianita (South Cotabato; Marbel; Koronadal; Caloocan)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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