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Family Gramineae
Common name: Speargrass (English), Kogon (Filipino)
Local name: Karan (Tagabawa), Kogon (Tagalog, Bisaya)
Indication: Bangkawon/ Bunuon sa dili-ingon-nato (pain inflicts on a specific body part and passes thru a separate direction. Inflicted person had a hard time breathing. It is believed that inside the infected body part is a big wound.)
Plant part used: Mature Leaves
Method of Preparation: Liniment- Harvest 1 to 2 leaves of Karan then scorch/ roast the leaves.
Direction for use: A pinch of scorched/roasted leaves is the mix with lana (oil from cooked coconut ). Apply the mixture on the affected body parts.
Additional information: When harvesting the leaves, the healer should see to it that the edge of the leaves should not go beyond/ exceed the perimeter of the hands. Choose leaves that are facing on the east part.
Informant: Marcelina "Ori" Inog Eli (tarabawian and a tara-ilos)
Place gathered: North Cotabato, Makilala, Brgy. Old Bulatukan, Sitio Diansig
Gathered by / Date gathered: 15/02/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 05/02/2014
Province: Davao - Tagabawa Bagobo

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