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(a) Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. (b) Mimosa pudicaL. Print

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: (a) Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English) (b) Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: (a) Pan-aw plus (b) cocoyep
Indication: irregular menstruation
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots of each plant to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction daily 10 days before expected day of menstruation.
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: Bontoc

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