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

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Family (a) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (b) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family (c ) Not provided
Common name: (a) Mayana (Filipino) (b) Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English) (c) Apog
Local name: (a) Lampunaya mix with (b) dulao (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: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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