| Andropogon citratus (DC.) |
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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 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