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Bambusa bambos(L.) Voss Print

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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Kawayan (Filipino); Bamboo; Thorny bamboo (English)
Local name: Kawayan
Indication: headache
Plant part used: stem
Method of Preparation: Scrape the bamboo stem. Add lime and small amount of water. Apply on the forehead.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Urdan; Gualberto (Quezon; Ma. Aurora; Brgy. Kadacayan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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