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Family Poaceae
Common name: Bamboo (English), Kawayan (Filipino)
Local name: Kawayan (Bisaya, Tagalog), Dalamowan (Tagakaolo)
Indication: Use as energy-giver, pambagsik sa lawas
Plant part used: Roots
Method of Preparation: Decoction-Boil in 1 glass of water then wait until 1/2 glass is left.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction as desired.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ingad Bandala-Mamulongay (Tagakaulo) - traditional healer
Place gathered: Davao del Sur, Malita, Barangay Kilalag, Sitio Kitulali
Gathered by / Date gathered: 15/03/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Tagakaolo

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