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(a) Zingiber officinaleRoscoe (b) Not provided Print

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Family (a) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family (b) Not provided
Common name: (a) Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English) (b) Katangan-tangan
Local name: (a) Loya pagirisen mix with (b) katangan-tangan
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: (a) rhizome (b) bark
Method of Preparation: Pound equal proportion of both plants. Soak in coconut oil and rub on the affected part(s).
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
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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