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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: Luy-a
Indication: headache
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound rhizome and rub to head.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Tajaran; Angelino (Aklan; Makato; Calimbajan; ) (b) Tabuena; Genoveva (Aklan; Makato; Poblacion; ) (c ) Cawaling; Marcelino (Aklan; Makato; Cayangwan; ) & (d) Mata; Florida (Aklan; Makato; Cayangwan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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