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(a) Cyperus rotundusL. (b) Symphytum officinaleL. Print

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Family (a) Cyperaceae sedges; foins coupants; la?ches; rouches; rouchettes (b) Boraginaceae borage; bourraches
Common name: (a) Mutha (Filipino); Cocograss; Purple nutsedge; Nutgrass (English) (b) Komprey (Filipino); Comfrey (English)
Local name: (a) Barisanga (Ilk.) mix with (b) comfrey
Indication: cancer
Plant part used: (a) rhizome (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of comfrey leaves mixed with 10 rhizomes barisanga in 5 glasses water to produce 3 glasses decoction. Upon urinating after drinking decoction; filter urine and apply to cyst.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. and above: Drink 3x a day 1 glass decoction. Apply urine filtrate to cyst 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Hernandez; Gerinio (Kalinga Apayao; Tabuk; Calanan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Kalinga

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