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(a) Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. (b) Lagerstroemia speciosa(L.) Pers. (c ) Not provided Print

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Lythraceae loosestrife (c ) Not provided
Common name: (a) Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English) (b) Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English) (c) Kardawena
Local name: (a) Tanduyan cogon mix with (b) Banaba (c) Kardawena
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) young leaves (c) leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of each in 5 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses of decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pajo; Juanita (Nueva Viscaya; Villaverde; Bintawan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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