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Family Cyperaceae sedges; foins coupants; la?ches; rouches; rouchettes
Common name: Mutha (Filipino); Cocograss; Purple nutsedge; Nutgrass (English)
Local name: Kate
Indication: for easy child delivery
Plant part used: whole plant
Method of Preparation: Boil 7 plants in 5 glasses of water until 3 glasses remain. Drink the decoction.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Batugen; Hadji Jamalia (Lanao del Sur; Tamparan; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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