Lemon Grass (Eng.)

Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf.

Skin

grass-like Height: 0.6-1.2m (2) Leaves: glabrous leaf sheaths, glaucous leaf blades with gradually narrow base and long acuminate apex (1) Flowers: Brown flowers borne on a panicle (2) Fruits: Brown, indehiscent dry fruit (2)

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Fever. Preparation: Boil 5 stalks (with leaves) of Sai with Panyawan leaves, Sambong shoot, Black Physicnut leaves, Pepper vines,sliced rhizome of luyang dilaw with enough water.. Part used: Leaves | Relapse, Stroke. Preparation: Boil 5 stalks (with leaves) of Sai with Panyawan leaves, Sambong shoot, Black Physicnut leaves, Pepper vines,sliced rhizome of luyang dilaw with enough water.. Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Boil 5 stalks (with leaves) of Sai with Panyawan leaves, Sambong shoot, Black Physicnut leaves, Pepper vines,sliced rhizome of luyang dilaw with enough water. | Boil 5 stalks (with leaves) of Sai with Panyawan leaves, Sambong shoot, Black Physicnut leaves, Pepper vines,sliced rhizome of luyang dilaw with enough water.

Location & Habitat

REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Cultivated, distubed areas, open places

Research

Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City

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Quick Info

Scientific Name: Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf.
Local Name: Lemon Grass (Eng.)
Family: Poaceae
Category: Skin
Date Collected: Jun 28, 2026

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