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Family Cyperaceae sedges; foins coupants; la?ches; rouches; rouchettes
Common name: Mutha (Filipino); Cocograss; Purple nutsedge; Nutgrass (English)
Local name: Hungat-hungat
Indication: teething
Plant part used: corm
Method of Preparation: Soak 3-5 corms in 1 glass of water for 3-5 hours. Drink the infusion.
Direction for use: Infants: 1 glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Constanga; Francisco (Maguindanao; Parang; Notre Dame; Town Site; ) & (b) Berllanas; Rosita (Maguindanao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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