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Kaempferia galanga L. Print

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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Gisol (Filipino); Galanga (English)
Local name: Tali-onod
Indication: goiter
Plant part used: leaf
Method of Preparation: Pound a leaf and mix with a pinch of salt. Apply as poultice on the throat.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Demetrio; Acosta (Albay; Bucacay; Cagraray; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Albay

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