Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

(a) Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. (b) Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers. Print

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: (a) Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English) (b) Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: (a) Elib w/ (b) Banaba
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves and a handful of cogon roots in enough water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass every morning.
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: Pampanga

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