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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 (Ceb.)
Indication: tuberculosis
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil chopped roots in 2 glasses of water to produce a glass of decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Inoc; Rosvias (Davao; ; ; ) & (b) Canete; Bernabe (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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