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Family Cyperaceae sedges; foins coupants; la?ches; rouches; rouchettes
Common name: Mutha (Filipino); Cocograss; Purple nutsedge; Nutgrass (English)
Local name: Palagtiki
Indication: dandruff
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves twice; squeeze and apply juice on head.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sarmiento; Elvira (Maguindanao; South Upi; Rumunggob; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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