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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Talahib (Filipino); Wild sugarcane (English)
Local name: Pan-aw (Ilk.)
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 glass decoction once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ablug; Anita (Cagayan; Aparri; Brgy. San Antonio; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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