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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: Laya
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound and mix salt and coconut oil and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Yatiwag; Tostos (Nueva Viscaya; Kayana Central; Banaw; ) (b) Turio; Mercy (Nueva Viscaya; Pingkian; ; ) (c ) Lantion; Emilio (Nueva Viscaya; Bayombong; Masoa; ) (d) de Leon; Esequias (Nueva Viscaya; Bambang; Banggot; ) (e) Suyat; Francisca (Nueva Viscaya; Aritao; Bone South; ) (f) Pajo; Juanito (Nueva Viscaya; Villaverde; Bintawan; ) & (g) Baluyan; Leticia (Nueva Viscaya; Sta. Fe; Imugan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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