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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 or busikad (Ceb.)
Indication: fever
Plant part used: leaves/ rhizome
Method of Preparation: Soak leaves or rhizome in water. Drink infusion.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Gupia; Anacleta (Davao; ; ; ) (b) Mono; Ruby (Davao; ; ; ) & (c ) Padawan; Doro (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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