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(a) Cymbopogon citratus(DC.) Stapf (b) Zingiber officinaleRoscoe (c ) Allium cepaL. Print

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family (c ) Amaryllidaceae
Common name: (a) Tanglad (Filipino); Ginger grass; Lemon grass (English) (b) Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English) (c) Sibuyas (Filipino); Onion (English)
Local name: (a) tanglad mix with (b) luya (c) sibuyas (Ceb.)
Indication: high blood pressure
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil at least 3 pieces of roots in a glass of water to produce 1/2 glass decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Inoc; Rosvias (Davao; ; ; ) & (b) Sellado; Alfredo (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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