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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: Luya
Indication: colic
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Crush a rhizome and boil in just enough water.
Direction for use: All ages: drink 1 glass every morning.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Escover; Eusebio (Antique; ; ; ) & (b) dela Cruz; Eden (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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