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Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. Print

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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English)
Local name: Cogon
Indication: dysentery dysmenorrhea
Plant part used: fresh roots
Method of Preparation: Boil approximately 10 roots to a cup of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent: 1 cup 3x a day. Adult: 1 cup 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Batcagan; Romualdo (Bontoc; Mt. Province; Ambasing; ;)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

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