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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: Salay
Indication: fever
Plant part used: leaves & roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of each plant part mentioned in 4 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: 2x a week.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Bangadan; Simana (Maguindanao; Sultan Kudarat; Makaquiling; ) (b) Cagong; Agripina (Maguindanao; ; ; ) & (c ) Opena; Ernesta (Maguindanao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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