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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: fresh wounds
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound and apply as poultice directly on the wounds to stop bleeding.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Salimbangon; Cipriano (Lanao del Norte; Tubod; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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