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Family Cyperaceae sedges; foins coupants; la?ches; rouches; rouchettes
Common name: Mutha (Filipino); Cocograss; Purple nutsedge; Nutgrass (English)
Local name: Undan or mutha
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Boil rhizomes in water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 cup as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Perera; Semon (Quezon; Mulanay; Brgy. Ibabang Yuni; ) & (b) Libao; Eusebio (Quezon; Catanauan; Brgy. Ibabang Tagbakin; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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