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(a) Not provided (b) Imperata cylindrica (L.) Raeusch. (c ) Tinospora crispa (L.) Hook. f. & Thomson Print

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Family (a) Not provided (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines (c ) Menispermaceae
Common name: (a) Layat-uwak (b) Panau (Ilokano); Kogon (Filipino) (c) Makabuhay (Filipino)
Local name: (a) Layat-uwak (Ilk.) mix with (b) panaw and (c) makabuhay
Indication: scabies
Plant part used: (a) rhizome (b) panaw-roots (c) makabuhay-stem
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots mixed with pounded rhizome in 6 glasses of water to produce 4 glasses decoction. Wash affected area then burn makabuhay stem to produce ash; mix ash with oil and apply as poultice at affected areas
Direction for use: All ages: Wash and apply once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tomas; Samuel (Ilocos Norte; Pidding; Magadang; )
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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