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

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Piperaceae peppers (c ) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: (a) Tanglad (Filipino); Ginger grass; Lemon grass (English) (b) Paminta (Filipino); Black pepper (English) (c) Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: (a) Tanglad mix with (b) paminta (c) ginger
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: (a) stem (bark) (b) seeds (c) rhizome
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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