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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: urinary trouble
Plant part used: shoot
Method of Preparation: Pound the tip of the bamboo shoot and apply topically on the stomach.
Direction for use: Adults: do it once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Estrellon; Lilia (Cagayan; Claveria; Luzon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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