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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: Luya
Indication: sore throat
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound the rhizome and boil in 3 cups of water. Add a little amount of sugar. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sapla; Santos (Cagayan; Gonzaga; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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