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Saccharum officinarum L. Print

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Family Poaceae
Common name: tubo (Tag., Bik.); noblecane, sugar cane (Engl.); agbo, una (Ibn.); tubu (Sul.); unas (Ilk.); unat (It.); Ca_a dulce (Span.)
Local name: sugar
Indication: For burns
Plant part used: Not provided
Method of Preparation: Not provided
Direction for use: Apply sugar on burnt skin.
Additional information: This is done to prevent blister formation.
Informant: Lambino M
Place gathered: Northern Samar, Las Navas, Barangay San Isidro, Catubig Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Sia IC, Mendoza MTB, Luceriano RP, Aparentado MGU
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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