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Bambusa bambos(L.) Voss Print

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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Kawayan (Filipino); Bamboo; Thorny bamboo (English)
Local name: Tering
Indication: fever
Plant part used: (a) shoot (b) buds
Method of Preparation: Slice both plants. Boil and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: One glass a day. Children: One-half glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Dadayan; Bara-ontong (Lanao del Sur; Marawi City; Caloocan; )
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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