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Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. Print

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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English)
Local name: Cogon
Indication: teething
Plant part used: shoot
Method of Preparation: Soak 7-10 shoots in 3 glasses of water for 2 days. Drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Infants: Two drops 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mendoza; Mercedez (Lanao del Norte; Kauswagan; Libertad; )
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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