Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

Cymbopogon citratus(DC.) Stapf Print

Back

Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Tanglad (Filipino); Ginger grass; Lemon grass (English)
Local name: Balanoy
Indication: hypertension
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil enough roots in 4 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Laroja; Isabel (Pangasinan; Dinmaley; Brgy. Naguilayan; ) (b) Sandico; Rafael (Pangasinan; Dagupan City; Brgy. Tondaligan; ) & (c ) Fernandez; Anita (Pangasinan; West; Brgy. Libsong; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

Back