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(a) Cymbopogon citratus(DC.) Stapf (b) Ipomoea pes-caprae(L.) R. Br. Print

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Convolvulaceae morningglories; gloires du matin; morning-glories
Common name: (a) Tanglad (Filipino); Ginger grass; Lemon grass (English) (b) Bagaswa (Filipino); Goat's foot creeper; Bayhops (English)
Local name: (a) Tanglad mix with (b) lambayong
Indication: baldness
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots of equal proportions in water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Use decoction as shampoo everyday.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lacbayen; Juditha (Leyte; Sta. Fe; Brgy. Millara; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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