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(a) Jatropha gossypiifoliaL. (b) Zingiber officinaleRoscoe Print

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Family (a) Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes (b) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: (a) Tuba-tuba (Filipino); Bellyache bush (English) (b) Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: (a) Tuba-tuba with (b) luya
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: (a) rhizome (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound and then heat over a fire and poultice to affected parts.
Direction for use: Adult: Apply once.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pelaez; Macario (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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