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Chrysopogon aciculatus(Retz.) Trin. Print

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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Amorseko (Filipino); Love-grass; Golden false beardgrass; Golden beardgrass; Mackie's pest; Seed grass (English)
Local name: Amorseco
Indication: typhoid fever
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in just enough of water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Encallado; Gregorio (Quezon; Sampaloc; Brgy. San Roque; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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