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(a) Vitex negundoL. (b) Not provided (c ) Cymbopogon citratus(DC.) Stapf Print

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Family (a) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (b) Not provided (c ) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Lagundi (Filipino); Five-leaved chaste tree; Chinese chastetree (English) (b) Laya-laya (c) Tanglad (Filipino); Ginger grass; Lemon grass (English)
Local name: (a) lagundi (K.Bis.) mix with (b) laya-laya (c) tanglad
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in water and use decoction for sponge bath.
Direction for use: Adults: do it once before sleeping.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Plaera; Felixberto (Antique; San Jose; San Pedro; ) & (b) Piansoy; Marichu (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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