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Family Cyperaceae sedges; foins coupants; la?ches; rouches; rouchettes
Common name: Mutha (Filipino); Cocograss; Purple nutsedge; Nutgrass (English)
Local name: Busikad
Indication: chicken pox
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Soak a handful leaves in 2 glasses of water overnight. Drink the infusion.
Direction for use: Children: One glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Calderon; Candido (Lanao del Norte; Kolambogan; Poblacion; Usten Heights)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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