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Bambusa bambos(L.) Voss Print

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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Kawayan (Filipino); Bamboo; Thorny bamboo (English)
Local name: Kawayan
Indication: after childbirth bath
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Decoct of plenty of leaves in a pail of water. Use decoction as bath.
Direction for use: Mothers only: Use decoction as bath after childbirth.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Gula; Consuelo (Iloilo; Leganes; Brgy. Buntalala; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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