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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: Balanoy
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: whole plant
Method of Preparation: Boil a whole plant in enough water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rigorta; Magdalena (Pangasinan; Mangaldan; Brgy. Pogo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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