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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Talahib (Filipino); Wild sugarcane (English)
Local name: Talahib or songsoy
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 2-3 roots in 1-2 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults/Adolescents: 1/2 glass once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ihapon; Marciana (Quezon; Infanta; Brgy. Ilog; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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