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(a) Setaria italica(L.) P. Beauv. (b) Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. Print

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Dawa (Filipino); Common millet; Italian bristle grass; Italian foxtail; Foxtail bristlegrass; Foxtail millet (English) (b) Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English)
Local name: (a) Dawa mix with (b) cogon
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: seeds
Method of Preparation: Pound seeds. Soak in cold water. Drink infusion
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Seguvia; Epifania (Cebu; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cebu

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