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(a) Zingiber officinaleRoscoe (b) Carica papayaL. Print

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Family (a) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family (b) Caricaceae papayas
Common name: (a) Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English) (b) Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English); Kopaya
Local name: (a) Loya pagirisen mix with b) kopaya
Indication: headache
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound 1 inch each of the plant parts mentioned. Apply as poultice on the temples.
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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