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Cymbopogon citratus(DC.) Stapf Print

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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Tanglad (Filipino); Ginger grass; Lemon grass (English)
Local name: Barbaraniw
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots in 4 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cada; Anacleta (Nueva Viscaya; Dupax del Sur; Manggayan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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