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Family Cyperaceae sedges; foins coupants; la?ches; rouches; rouchettes
Common name: Mutha (Filipino); Cocograss; Purple nutsedge; Nutgrass (English)
Local name: Undon
Indication: vermifuge
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Boil a cup of rhizome in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 cup of decoction.
Direction for use: Children: 3 tbsp. a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Abella; Rolando (Sultan Kudarat; Columbia; ; Bo. Mayo) & (b) Bansil; Herminia (Sultan Kudarat; Columbia; ; Bo. Damawate)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sultan Kudarat

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