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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: muscle pain
Plant part used: rhizome or leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil rhizome of leaves in plenty of water. Use decoction as bath.
Direction for use: Adults: Take a bath with the decoction as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Aman; Margarita (Capiz; Roxas City; Brgy. Tanque; ) & (b) Flores; Virginia (Capiz; Ivisan; Sitio Bulabod; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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