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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: Naha
Indication: headache
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound a rhizome. Add coconut oil. Massage on temples.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Licotit; Eurecinia (Batanes; Sabtang; Brgy. Chavayan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batanes

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