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Eleusine indica(L.) Gaertn. Print

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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Paragis (Filipino); Wire grass; Crowsfoot grass; Silver crabgrass; Indian goosegrass; Goosegrass (English)
Local name: Palagtiki
Indication: pasma sa gutom
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves. Collect juice and rub over the abdomen.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Napalinga; Apolonia (Negros Occidental; Hinigaran; Namunga; ) & (b) Tafgar; Geromina (Negros Occidental; Padilla; Moises; )
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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