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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Kawayan (Filipino); Bamboo; Thorny bamboo (English)
Local name: Tering
Indication: beri-beri
Plant part used: shoot
Method of Preparation: Slice a shoot. Squeeze out the juice and rub all over the body.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Datu; Sarakan Tanan (Lanao del Sur; Tamparan; ; Bo. Lalaboan)
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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