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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: Luya (Ceb.)
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound a rhizome and boil ion water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 cup as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Gupia; Anacleta (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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