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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: Luy-a
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pulverize the rhizome. Mix with coconut oil. Place in a bottle. Use the mixture in massaging affected area(s).
Direction for use: Adults: Massage before bed time.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Tartosa; Wilfred (Negros Occidental; Binalbagan; San Teodoro; ) & (b) Enriquez; Nonoy (Negros Occidental; Victoria; Brgy II; )
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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