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Eleusine indica(L.) Gaertn. Print

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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Paragis (Filipino); Wire grass; Crowsfoot grass; Silver crabgrass; Indian goosegrass; Goosegrass (English)
Local name: Bila-bila
Indication: fever relapse
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 5 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses of decoction. Soak a clean cloth and apply as hot towel compress.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Estimo; Jacinta (Zamboanga; Dipolog City; Olingan; ) & (b) Lirio; Digna (Zamboanga; del Norte; Dipolog City; Elem.Sch.; Olingan)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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