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Zingiber officinaleRoscoe Print

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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: Luya
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound rhizome and collect juice. Dissolve starch in it; wrap in a piece of cloth and use as poultice on the stomach.
Direction for use: Adults: Do it as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lojica; Vicente (Quezon; General Luna; Poblacion; Brgy. 5; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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