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(a) Vigna radiata(L.) R. Wilczek (b) Imperata cylindrica(L.) Raeusch. (c ) Kyllinga nemoralis(J.R. Forst. & G. Forst.) Dandy ex Hutch. & Dalziel Print

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Family (a) Fabaceae peas; legumes (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines (c ) Cyperaceae sedges; foins coupants; la?ches; rouches; rouchettes
Common name: (a) Mungo (Filipino); Mung bean (English); Balatong (Tagalog; Ifugao; Ibanag; Iloko) (b) Kogon (Filipino); Cogon grass (English) (c) Anuang (Filipino); Whitehead spikesedge (English); Busikad (P.Bis.)
Local name: (a) Mongo mix with (b) cogon (c) busikad
Indication: teething
Plant part used: (a) seeds (b) shoot (c) leaves
Method of Preparation: Mix 7 leaves of busikad; 7 grains of mongo and 7 shoots of cogon. Soak in fresh water overnight. Drink the infusion.
Direction for use: Infants: One tsp. 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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