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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: Laya (Ilk.)
Indication: dislocated joint
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Crush a rhizome then heat. Add oil; then apply as poultice to the affected area and massage.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Buguinas; Gabriel (Kalinga Apayao; Pinukpuk; Pinukpuk Junction; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Kalinga

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