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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: Loya pagirisen
Indication: migraine
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound and apply as poultice on the temples.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Mangcop; Diso (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; Bandarainged; ) (b) Paneta; Pisienen (Lanao del Sur; Buntong; Gada Budi Puso; ) (c ) Macaarao; Ustad Abdul (Lanao del Sur; Taraka; Sulamatula; ) & (d) Kali; Saifodin (Lanao del Sur; Marawi City; Madaya Lilod; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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