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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English)
Local name: Dilao or tamaylan
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Boil a piece of rhizome. Add a pinch of salt.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction daily.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Palaruan; Alicia (Camarines Sur; Naga City; Libotin; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camarines Sur

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