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Andropogon citratus (DC.) Print

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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: whole plant (fresh)
Method of Preparation: Boil plant materials for 5 minutes.
Direction for use: Expose patient to the steam of the boiled plant materials until she/he starts to sweat. Do this at 12 noon.
Additional information: Pasma is manifested by hand tremor, cold perspiration, headache, and fainting. It is caused by exposure to heat followed by exposure to the 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

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