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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Adlai (Filipino); Job's tears (English); Tigbi (Bikol;Tagalog)
Local name: Tigbi
Indication: dysuria
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in just enough water.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Encallado; Gregorio (Quezon; Sampaloc; Brgy. San Roque; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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