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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: galactagogue
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil enough roots in water and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Drink 1 cup 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mapaya; Maximo (Quezon;Atimonan; Brgy. Mangalayan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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