Goosegrass (Engl.), Paragis (Tag.)
Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn.
Respiratorysmall annual or short-lived invasive grass (1) Height: 0.3-.06m Leaves: leaves are alternately arranged, leaf blade flat, linear sometimes folded (1) Flowers: digitate panicles (1) Fruits: Achene consist of 2-8 spikes in clusters at the top of stems (2)
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Asthma. Preparation: Boil the plant (ituson). Part used: Whole plant | Gas pain (panuhot). Preparation: Pound and add kerosen (gaas). Part used: Whole plant
Preparation
Boil the plant (ituson) | Pound and add kerosen (gaas)
Location & Habitat
REGION XIII (Caraga), SURIGAO DEL SUR, SAN AGUSTIN, Open field
Research
Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn.
- Local Name
- Goosegrass (Engl.), Paragis (Tag.)
- Family
- Poaceae
- Category
- Respiratory
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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