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Imperata cylindrica (L.) Raeusch. Print

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Family Poaceae
Common name: Spear grass or Cogon grass (English), Kogon (Filipino)
Local name: Kalaw (Talaingod manobo), Kogon (Bisaya, Tagalog)
Indication: For habas (Talaingod manobo), measles (English), tipdas (Bisaya)
Plant part used: Roots
Method of Preparation: Decoction-Boil 1 handful of roots in 6 glasses of water.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction 1 glass after meal, 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Teody Mansimoy-at
Place gathered: Paluga MJD, Ragrario AMM, Millondaga KJI, Cabero JD
Gathered by / Date gathered: 09/05/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Talaingod Manobo

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