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Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. Print

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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English)
Local name: Baraniw (Ilk.)
Indication: bulging stomach
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush a handful of leaves then boil in 3 glasses of water to produce a glassful.
Direction for use: Child: Drink 1/2 glass of decoction 3x a day. Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. and above: Drink 1 glassful of decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rosalan; Isidro (Ilocos Norte; Pidding; Dupitac; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ilocos Norte

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