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Family Cyperaceae sedges; foins coupants; la?ches; rouches; rouchettes
Common name: Mutha (Filipino); Cocograss; Purple nutsedge; Nutgrass (English)
Local name: Barisanga ( Ilk.)
Indication: fever with cold feet
Plant part used: whole plant
Method of Preparation: Cut whole plant and then pound. Add a little amount of salt and vinegar. Wrap with a banana leaf and then heat. Apply on the cold feet.
Direction for use: All ages: apply once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Daligcon; Maximiana (Cagayan; Claveria; Caparikiar; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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