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

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Cyperaceae sedges; foins coupants; la?ches; rouches; rouchettes
Common name: (a) Adlai (Filipino); Job's tears (English); Tigbi (Bikol;Tagalog) (b) Mutha (Filipino); Cocograss; Purple nutsedge; Nutgrass (English)
Local name: (a) Paylas (b) palag-tiki
Indication: tonic
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) whole plant
Method of Preparation: Mix and boil in water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Malumen; Maternidad (Aklan; Madalag; Pang-itan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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