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(a) Combretum indicum(L.) DeFilipps (b) Allium sativumL. (c ) Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. (d) Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers. Print

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Family (a) Combretaceae combretums (b) Amaryllidaceae (c ) Poaceae grasses; gramines (d) Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: (a) Niyog-niyogan (Filipino); Burma creeper (English) (b) Bawang (Filipino); Garlic; Cultivated garlic (English) (c) Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English) (d) Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: (a) Lubi-lubi (b) Bawang (c) Cogon (d) Banaba
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: (a) leaves; (b) (c) (d)
Method of Preparation: Boil equal proportion of leaves in enough water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction every morning.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mayores; Angeles (Camarines Sur; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camarines Sur

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