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(a) Cymbopogon citratus(DC.) Stapf (b) Zingiber officinaleRoscoe (c ) Piper nigrumL. Print

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family (c ) Piperaceae peppers
Common name: (a) Tanglad (Filipino); Ginger grass; Lemon grass (English) (b) Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English) (c) Paminta (Filipino); Black pepper (English)
Local name: (a) Tanglad mix with (b) ginger (c) black pepper
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: (a) stem (bark) (b) rhizome (c) seeds
Method of Preparation: Pound rhizome; bark and seeds (any amount). Mix with gas and rub it on the affected area(s).
Direction for use: Adults: Apply before bed time.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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