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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: Luya
Indication: all kinds of pain
Plant part used: rhizome mix with alcohol
Method of Preparation: Pound rhizome. Mix w/ alcohol and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: Adults: Use as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ceymi; Jesus (Bataan; Limay; ; Bo. Lamao
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bataan

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