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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Tubo (Filipino); Sugarcane (English)
Local name: Tubo
Indication: cough
Plant part used: cane
Method of Preparation: Broil the cane and let it stay on roof top overnight. Cut the cane the following morning. Chew and swallow juice.
Direction for use: Adult/Adolescent: Chew as desired.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sahibil; Sylvia (Tawi-tawi; Bongao; Pahuti; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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