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1 Cyperus kyllingia Endl. 2 Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn. Print

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Family 1 Cyperaceae 2 Gramineae
Common name: 1 White-flowered kyllinga (English), Anuang (Filipino) 2 Indian goosegrass, wire grass (English), Paragis (Filipino)
Local name: 1 Uli-uli (Tagakaulo), Anuang (Tagalog) 2 Angkakama (Tagakaulo), Paragis (Tagalog)
Indication: To strengthen new born's immune system, pampakusog sa lawas sa newborn
Plant part used: Bark and Leaves
Method of Preparation: Decoction and Aromatic Bath- Soak the bark and leaves of uli-uli and angkakama in a pail of water.
Direction for use: Use the soaked water in bathing the newborn.
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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