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Cymbopogon citratus(DC.) Stapf Print

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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Tanglad (Filipino); Ginger grass; Lemon grass (English)
Local name: Tanglad
Indication: high blood pressure
Plant part used: corm
Method of Preparation: Chop corm to produce 1/2 glass. Boil in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink1 glass of decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bunyaw; Rosalio (Zamboanga; Dumalinaw; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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