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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: Loya pagirisen
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound a rhizome. Boil in enough water and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Agua tiempo. Children: One glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Kali; Saifodin (Lanao del Sur; Marawi City; Madaya Lilod; ) & (b) Mangcop; Diso (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; Bandarainged; )
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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