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Setaria italica(L.) P. Beauv. Print

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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Dawa (Filipino); Common millet; Italian bristle grass; Italian foxtail; Foxtail bristlegrass; Foxtail millet (English)
Local name: Dawa
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Pound seeds into powder form. Mix in 1/4 glass water and drink.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/4 glass infusion daily.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Quiapo; Segunda (Leyte; Ormoc City; Brgy. Uwak; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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