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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: Say
Indication: relapse
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves in 1/2 pail of water. Drink some of the decoction. Let the patient sit on a stool and place the rest of the decoction below the stool. Cover the patient with a blanket and steam the patient.
Direction for use: Adults: Do it as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Juma; Habir (Tawi-tawi; Batu-Batu; Ridjiki; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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