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(a) Kyllinga nemoralis(J.R. Forst. & G. Forst.) Dandy ex Hutch. & Dalziel (b) Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. (c ) Vigna radiata(L.) R. Wilczek Print

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Family (a) Cyperaceae sedges; foins coupants; la?ches; rouches; rouchettes (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines (c ) Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: (a) Anuang (Filipino); Whitehead spikesedge (English); Botoncillo (Spanish; Bisaya) (b) Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English) (c) Mungo (Filipino); Mung bean (English)
Local name: (a) Botoncillo mix with (b) cogon (c) Balatong (Tagalog; Ifugao; Ibanag; Iloko)
Indication: high fever
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) roots (c) roots
Method of Preparation: Wash roots well. Soak 2 pieces in a glass of water. Add 3 grains of ground mungo seeds. Drink infusion.
Direction for use: Children: Drink 2 tsp. of infusion 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Alinday; Fernando (Zamboanga; Balisan; Maluso; Townsite; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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