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(a) Curcuma longaL. (b) Plectranthus scutellarioides(L.) R. Br. (c ) Not provided Print

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Family (a) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family (b) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (c ) Not provided
Common name: (a) Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English) (b) Mayana (Filipino) (c) Apog
Local name: (a) Dulao mix with (b) lapunaya (c) apog
Indication: fever with chills
Plant part used: (a) rhizome (b) leaves (c) apog
Method of Preparation: Pound rhizome and leaves together. Add a pitch of apog. Wrap in a banana leaves. Heat. Use this to massage the whole body.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bermejo; Benito (Capiz; Pan-ay; Brgy. Cabugao Este; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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