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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: Luya
Indication: rheumatism/ muscle pain
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound 3 rhizome. Add salt and coconut oil. Soak this in wine. Use to massage the knees and muscles.
Direction for use: Adults: Do it as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Fulledo; Prodencia (Quezon; ; Brgy. Mascari?_?a; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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