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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: stem
Method of Preparation: Boil 2 stems in 2 glasses of water for 2 hours. Drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Agua tiempo.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Balicuatro; Cristobal (Lanao del Norte; Kolambugan; Brgy. Tinagsa; ) (b) Vargas; Vicente (Lanao del Norte; Tubod; ; ) (c ) Salimbangan; Cipriano (Lanao del Norte; Tubod; Poblacion; ) & (d) Porcia; Luis (Lanao del Norte; Tubod; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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