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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: measles
Plant part used: roots; leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of each and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Children: One-half glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Calderon; Candido (Lanao del Norte; Kolambogan; Poblacion; Usten Heights)
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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