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Kaempferia galanga L. Print

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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Gisol (Filipino); Galanga (English)
Local name: Kusol
Indication: scabies
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound a piece of rhizome together with a piece of charcoal.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply the mixture on affected parts.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sipida; Anania (Negros Occidental; Bacolod City; S. Suriaga; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Negros Occidental

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