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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: Kawayan
Indication: fever
Plant part used: roots or leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil at least 3 pcs. Of roots in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Metukwa; Diosdado (Bohol; Baclayon; Tagihon; ) (b) Cutsharo; Antonio (Bohol; ; ; ) (c ) Cadorva; Piyong (Bohol; ; ; ) (d) Seconay; Eugenia (Bohol; Poblacion Daus; ; ) & (e) Bunganon; Esperanza (Bohol; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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