| 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 pasma |
| Plant part used: |
leaf (dried) |
| Method of Preparation: |
Chop plant material into small pieces then sun-dry. When already dry, add half a liter of kerosene. |
| Direction for use: |
Rub/massage plant materials onto body. |
| Additional information: |
Do not take a bath until 3 days after massage. Pasma is manifested by hand tremors, cold perspiration, headache, and fainting. It is caused by exposure to heat followed by exposure to cold. |
| Informant: |
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 |
