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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Talahib (Filipino); Wild sugarcane (English)
Local name: Tiogaw
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil the roots in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction and drink.
Direction for use: Drink 1 glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Fernando; Anita (Maguindanao; Cotabato City; Malagapas; ) & (b) Pinto; Purfiria (Maguindanao; Cotabato; Tenoryo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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