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(a) Bambusa bambos(L.) Voss (b) Desmodium heterocarpon(L.) DC. Print

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: (a) Kawayan (Filipino); Bamboo; Thorny bamboo (English) (b) Tayam (Filipino); Asian ticktrefoil (English)
Local name: (a) Kawayan mix with (b) mani-manian
Indication: toothache
Plant part used: (a) roots; (b) roots
Method of Preparation: Boil chopped roots of equal proportions in water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Children/Adults: Gargle with the decoction as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Gamba; Cresencia (Leyte; Tanauan; Lanmoco; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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