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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Talahib (Filipino); Wild sugarcane (English)
Local name: Pan-aw (Ilk.)
Indication: urinary trouble
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots including new shoots in 5 glasses of water to make 3 cups decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Take 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Gamiao; Marcelo (Cagayan; Claveria; Brgy. 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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