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Andropogon citratus (DC.) Print

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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: for high blood pressure
Plant part used: whole plant (fresh)
Method of Preparation: Prepare concentrated decoction from plant materials.
Direction for use: Take decoction by mouth.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: FGD1, FGD2, Same_ano L
Place gathered: Samar, Calbayog City, Barangay Pinamorotan, Pambujan Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Luceriano RP
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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