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Cymbopogon citratus(DC.) Stapf Print

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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Tanglad (Filipino); Ginger grass; Lemon grass (English)
Local name: Tan-ag (Waray)
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil about 2 - 5 leaves to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Take 1 tbsp. every 2 hours. Adolescent and above: Drink 1/2 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Bintabal; Teribio (Samar; Jiabong; Catalina; ) & (b) Habuya; Maria (Samar; West; Brgy.no. 6 Wright; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Samar

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