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

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: (a) Kawayan/walang tinik (Filipino); Bamboo; Thorny bamboo (English) (b) Tigaw (Filipino)
Local name: (a) lunas (Ceb.) mix with (b) awoy (Ceb.)
Indication: internal hemorrhage
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) leaves
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: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camiguin

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