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(a) Zingiber officinaleRoscoe (b) Cymbopogon citratus(DC.) Stapf Print

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Family (a) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English) (b) Tanglad (Filipino); Ginger grass; Lemon grass (English)
Local name: (a) luya mix with (b) tanglad
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: (a) rhizome (b) roots
Method of Preparation: Pound and mix with vinegar. Use to sponge the affected parts of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: do it every night before sleeping.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Verano; Pedro (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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