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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: cuts
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound the rhizome then apply or rub to the affected parts.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Makahilas; Salud (Aklan; Numancia; Dungon; ) & (b) Villanueva; Virginia (Aklan; Kalibo; C. Roldan St.; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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