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Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. Print

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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English)
Local name: Cogon
Indication: high fever
Plant part used: root
Method of Preparation: Boil 25 pieces of roots (2' long) in 3 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent/Adult: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day after meals.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Catindig; Sinay (Sorsogon; ;Brgy. Bitan-o; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sorsogon

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