| Family |
Poaceae |
| Common name: |
tanglad (Tag., Bik., Bis.); salai, salaid (Tag.); citronella grass, fever grass, lemon grass, sweet rush, ginger-grass (Engl.); balioko (Bis.); barani (Ilk.); sai (Mbo., Mand., Sul.) |
| Local name: |
tanglad |
| Indication: |
for high blood pressure |
| Plant part used: |
aerial part |
| Method of Preparation: |
Boil odd-number pieces of plant material to make strong decoction. Do not cover pot while boiling. |
| Direction for use: |
Take decoction by mouth. |
| Additional information: |
Informants say they do not cover the cooking pot so God can bless the medicinal preparation. |
| Informant: |
FGD1 |
| Place gathered: |
Northern Samar, Las Navas, Barangay San Isidro, Catubig Watershed |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Sia IC, Mendoza MTB, Luceriano RP, Aparentado MGU |
| Abstracted by: |
QuitainA |
| Date abstracted: |
Mar-14 |
| Province: |
Samar Island |
