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(a) Saccharum spontaneumL. (b) Cocos nuciferaL. Print

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Arecaceae
Common name: (a) Talahib (Filipino); Wild sugarcane (English) (b) Niyog (Filipino); Coconut; Coconut palm (English); Lubi (C.Bis.)
Local name: (a) Masaw mix with (b) lubi
Indication: falling hair
Plant part used: (a) shoot (b) meat
Method of Preparation: Chop masaw roots. Grate coconut meat. Mix a cup of each preparation. Massage on the scalp. Wash hair after an hour.
Direction for use: At least once a week.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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