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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: teething
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Soak 7 roots in 1/2 glass of water for 3 days. Drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Infants: Two tsp. 5x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Hiligan; Elpidio (Lanao del Norte; Iligan City; Tag-ibo; )
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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