Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

(a) Cyperus rotundusL. (b) Coix lacryma-jobiL. Print

Back

Family (a) Cyperaceae sedges; foins coupants; la?ches; rouches; rouchettes (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Mutha (Filipino); Cocograss; Purple nutsedge; Nutgrass (English) (b) Adlai (Filipino); Job's tears (English); Tigbi (Bikol;Tagalog)
Local name: (a) Palag-tiki (b) paylas
Indication: tonic
Plant part used: (a) whole plant (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Mix and boil in water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: 3x a day.
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: Aklan

Back