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Family Poaceae
Common name: Lemon grass (English), Tanglad ( Filipino)
Local name: Bawing (Tagabawa), Tanglad (Tagalog, Bisaya)
Indication: For anxiety, para sa "nerbiyos"
Plant part used: Mature leaves
Method of Preparation: Infusion-Get a handful of bawing leaves. Boil in a one water filled water dipper or (tabo in Tagalog, kabo in Bisaya).
Direction for use: Drink 1 glass of the infusion 3 x a day. Best after meals.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Felomina Anap Ando (tarabawian)
Place gathered: North Cotabato, Makilala, Old Bulatukan, Sitio Tambubong
Gathered by / Date gathered: 16/02/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 05/02/2014
Province: Davao - Tagabawa Bagobo

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