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Family (a) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family(b) Lamiaceae mints; menthes (c ) Amaryllidaceae
Common name: (a) Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English) (b) Mayana (Filipino) (c) Sibuyas (Filipino); Onion (English)
Local name: (a) dulao with (b) lapunaya (c) sibuyas
Indication: kulebra
Plant part used: (a) rhizome (b) leaves (c) bulb
Method of Preparation: Pound the plant parts mentioned and rub on the affected area(s) of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply 2x a day or as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Almoguera; Godofredo (Masbate; Aroroy; Town Proper; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Mindoro

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