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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: As post-partum bath
Plant part used: aerial part
Method of Preparation: Prepare concentrated decoction from plant materials.
Direction for use: Use as bath.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: olegario M
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

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