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Bambusa bambos(L.) Voss Print

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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Kawayan (Filipino); Bamboo; Thorny bamboo (English)
Local name: Bamboo
Indication: rheumatism 'pasma' bronchitis
Plant part used: shoot
Method of Preparation: Crush a bamboo shoot. Extract the juice. Boil juice then add salt. Massage it to the affected area.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. and above: 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lahip; Marcelo (Ilocos Norte; Sarrat; San Antonio; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ilocos Norte

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