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

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines (c ) Cyperaceae sedges; foins coupants; la?ches; rouches; rouchettes
Common name: (a) Talahib (Filipino); Wild sugarcane (English) (b) Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English) (c) Anuang (Filipino); Whitehead spikesedge (English); Botoncillo (Spanish; Bisaya)
Local name: (a) tigbaw (K. Bis.) mix with (b) cogon (c) botoncillo
Indication: fever
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) roots (c) roots
Method of Preparation: Boil combination of leaves mentioned in just enough water and drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: agua tiempo.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bangkaya; Esteban (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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