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Speargrass (English), Kogon (Filipino)
Imperata sp.
RespiratoryPerennial grass Height: Not provided Leaves: "Leaf sheaths relatively short, glabrous or pubescent; Leaf blades erect, narrow and pubescent at base, flat and glabrous above; blade margins scabrous, blade tips sharp pointed." Flowers: Inflorescence a narrow, dense terminal panicle, white silky and plume-like Fruits: Not provided
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Bangkawon/ Bunuon sa dili-ingon-nato (pain inflicts on a specific body part and passes thru a separate direction. Inflicted person had a hard time breathing. It is believed that inside the infected body part is a big wound.). Preparation: Liniment- Harvest 1 to 2 leaves of Karan then scorch/ roast the leaves.. Part used: Mature Leaves
Preparation
Liniment- Harvest 1 to 2 leaves of Karan then scorch/ roast the leaves.
Location & Habitat
REGION XII (SOCCSKSARGEN), COTABATO (NORTH COTABATO), MAKILALA, Forest
Research
UPM, UP Baguio, Oriental Mindoro Medical Society, Mangyan Heritage Center, WMSU and UP Mindanao: Phase II Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Selected Ethnolinguistic Group: The TAGABAWA BAGOBO people of Sitio Todaya, Sta. Cruz, Sibulan, Davao del Sur and Old Bulatukan and Lucatong, Makilala, North Cotabato
Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Imperata sp.
- Local Name
- Speargrass (English), Kogon (Filipino)
- Family
- Gramineae
- Category
- Respiratory
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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