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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Talahib (Filipino); Wild sugarcane (English)
Local name: Talahib or songsoy
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: stem with roots
Method of Preparation: Boil stem with roots to produce a decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 cup 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Forneste; Justino (Quezon; Catanauan; Brgy. Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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