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Alpinia galanga(L.) Willd. Print

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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Langkawas (Filipino); Greater galangal (English)
Local name: Langkawas
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound rhizome and apply to affected skin.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Besama; Bonifacio (Capiz; Pan-ay; Brgy. Ilaya; ) & (b) Padilla; Leoncio (Capiz; Roxas City; 105 Burgos St.; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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