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Zingiber officinaleRoscoe Print

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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: Luya
Indication: goiter
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Cut the rhizome into pieces. Pound finely. Rub and plaster on the neck.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Antuerfia; Labina (Masbate; Aroroy; Town Proper; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Masbate

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