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Cynodon dactylon(L.) Pers. Print

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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Kawad-kawaran (Filipino); Bermuda grass; Devilgrass; Common bermudagrass (English)
Local name: Bermuda grass
Indication: balisawsaw
Plant part used: whole plant
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of plants in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction every 2 hrs. Wet the abdomen with the decoction for 15 minutes.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pajarillo; Delia (Negros Occidental; Victorias; Brgy VI; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Negros Occidental

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