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(a) Kaempferia galanga L. (b) Bambusa bambos(L.) Voss Print

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Family (a) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Gisol (Filipino); Galanga (English) (b) Kawayan (Filipino); Bamboo; Thorny bamboo (English); Tamlang
Local name: (a) Gusol mix w/ (b) Tamlang
Indication: ulcer
Plant part used: (a) rhizome (b) roots
Method of Preparation: Pound and poultice on the stomach and abdomen.
Direction for use: As needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Ulama; Lindok (Maguindanao; Talayan; Tambunan; ) & (b) Bangadan; Simana (Maguindanao; Sultan Kudarat; Makaquiling; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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