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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: Luya
Indication: toothache
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Insert a small parcel of the rhizome between aching tooth.
Direction for use: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Estoce; Cayetana (Albay; Polangui; Balibad; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Albay

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