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Curcuma zedoaria(Christm.) Roscoe Print

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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya-luyahan (Filipino); Zedoary (English); Barak (Tagalog)
Local name: Saging-saging
Indication: measles
Plant part used: stem and flower
Method of Preparation: Cut stem and flower into 3 pieces. Soak in 1 glass of water. Drink infusion.
Direction for use: Child: Drink 1/2 glass. Adolescent: 1 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Silangan; Modesto (Camiguin; Mambajao; Tagda; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camiguin

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