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Family Acoraceae sweet-flag
Common name: Lubigan (Filipino); Sweetflag; Calamus (English)
Local name: Lubigan
Indication: toothache
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound rhizome. Soak in vinegar and add a little amount of salt then use for gargle.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Reyes; Filemon (Batangas; Cuenca; Ibabao; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batangas

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