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Lemon grass (English), Gingergrass (English), Tanglad (Filipino)
Andropogon citratus Hort. ex DC.
KidneyNot provided Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Kidney problem. Preparation: Decoction: Get enough part/s and boil.. Part used: Any part | Chills. Preparation: Decoction: Get enough part/s and boil.. Part used: Any part | Snake bite. Preparation: Get enough size of tanglad shoot.. Part used: Shoot | Snake bite. Preparation: Poultice: Get enough size of shoot and pound.. Part used: Shoot
Preparation
Decoction: Get enough part/s and boil. | Decoction: Get enough part/s and boil. | Get enough size of tanglad shoot. | Poultice: Get enough size of shoot and pound.
Location & Habitat
MIMAROPA REGION, ORIENTAL MINDORO, BULALACAO (SAN PEDRO)
Research
University of the Philippines Manila: Phase II Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health for Selected Ethnolinguistic Groups: The HANUNUO MANGYAN people of Sitio Dangkalan, Barangay San Roque and Sitio Balugo, Barangay Budburan, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro
Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Andropogon citratus Hort. ex DC.
- Local Name
- Lemon grass (English), Gingergrass (English), Tanglad (Filipino)
- Family
- Poaceae
- Category
- Kidney
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
Medical Disclaimer:
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