| Family |
Zingiberaceae Ginger Family |
| Common name: |
Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English) |
| Local name: |
Lay-a |
| Indication: |
carminative |
| Plant part used: |
rhizome |
| Method of Preparation: |
Boil large piece of rhizome for about 30 minutes. Drink decoction. |
| Direction for use: |
Adults: Drink 1/2 to 1 cup of decoction.
Children: Drink 1/4 to 1/2 cup of decoction. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Oriento; Solomon (Catanduanes; Baras; Quezon; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Catanduanes |
