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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Adlai (Filipino); Job's tears (English); Tigbi (Bikol;Tagalog)
Local name: Katigbi
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat over flame. Apply as poultice on the stomach while warm.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Romagera; Rosario (Lanao del Norte; Kapatagan; Botagon; )
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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