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Family Cyperaceae sedges; foins coupants; la?ches; rouches; rouchettes
Common name: Mutha (Filipino); Cocograss; Purple nutsedge; Nutgrass (English)
Local name: Barsanga
Indication: toothache
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Gather at least 7 to 1 runners and place in a glass of water. Use infusion as gargle.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Baluyan; Leticia (Nueva Viscaya; Sta. Fe; Imugan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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