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(a) Not provided (b) Not provided (c ) Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. (d) Bambusa bambos(L.) Voss Print

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Family (a) Not provided (b) Not provided (c ) Poaceae grasses; gramines (d) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Not provided (b) Not provided (c) Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English) (d) Kawayan (Filipino); Bamboo; Thorny bamboo (English)
Local name: (a) Batones mix with (b) likod-likod (c) cogon (d) kawayan
Indication: allergy
Plant part used: roots for each
Method of Preparation: Boil chopped roots (equal proportions) in water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass of decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mercado; Esperanza (Leyte; Tanauan; Brgy. Canramos; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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