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Setaria italica(L.) P. Beauv. Print

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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Dawa (Filipino); Common millet; Italian bristle grass; Italian foxtail; Foxtail bristlegrass; Foxtail millet (English)
Local name: Dawa (Vis.)
Indication: measles
Plant part used: fruit
Method of Preparation: Roast seed and dilute in 3 glasses of cold water. Wash the affected area(s).
Direction for use: Children/Adults: Wash 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Estimo; Jacinta (Zamboanga; Dipolog City; Olingan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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