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Eleocharis acutangula(Roxb.) Schult. Print

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Family Cyperaceae sedges; foins coupants; la?ches; rouches; rouchettes
Common name: Apurao (Filipino); Acute spikerush (English)
Local name: Babangit or Apurao
Indication: hemorrhage
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves extract the juice and apply it to the bleeding part.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Padsungay; Victor (Benguet; Itogon; ; ;)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Benguet

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