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(a) Callicarpa candicans(Burm. f.) Hochr. (b) Bambusa bambos(L.) Voss Print

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Family (a) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Tigaw (Filipino) (b) Kawayan/walang tinik (Filipino); Bamboo; Thorny bamboo (English)
Local name: (a) awoy (Ceb.) mix with (b) lunas (Ceb.)
Indication: internal hemorrhage
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 6 leaves and roots in 4 glasses of water. Cool before drinking.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adults: Drink 1/2 glass every meal (before/after)
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tagaro; Pedro (Camiguin; Mambajao; Brgy. Lakas; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camiguin

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