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(a) Cymbopogon citratus(DC.) Stapf (b) Zingiber officinaleRoscoe (c ) Allium cepaL. (d) Cocos nuciferaL. Print

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family (c ) Amaryllidaceae (d) Arecaceae
Common name: (a) Tanglad (Filipino); Ginger grass; Lemon grass (English) (b) Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English) (c) Sibuyas (Filipino); Onion (English) (d) Niyog (Filipino); Coconut; Coconut palm (English)
Local name: (a) Tanglad mix with (b) luya (c) sibuyas (d) coconut oil
Indication: pasma
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) rhizome (c) bulb (d) oil
Method of Preparation: Pound and mix all plant parts mentioned. Heat and apply on the affected parts of the body.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed or as desired.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Perez; Paz (Iloilo; Cabatuan; Tabukan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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