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(a) Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. (b) Kyllinga nemoralis(J.R. Forst. & G. Forst.) Dandy ex Hutch. & Dalziel (c ) Eleusine indica(L.) Gaertn. Print

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Cyperaceae sedges; foins coupants; la?ches; rouches; rouchettes (c ) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English) (b) Anuang (Filipino); Whitehead spikesedge (English); Busikad (P.Bis.) (c) Paragis (Filipino); Wire grass; Crowsfoot grass; Silver crabgrass; Indian goosegrass; Goosegrass (English)
Local name: (a) Cogon mix with (b) busikad (c) bila-bila
Indication: fever
Plant part used: (a) trichomes (b) flowers (c) roots
Method of Preparation: Soak 3 pieces of each plant parts mentioned in 1 glass of boiling water. Cook and drink infusion. Change the water every 3 days.
Direction for use: Children: One-half glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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