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 |