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Curcuma zedoaria(Christm.) Roscoe Print

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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya-luyahan (Filipino); Zedoary (English); Barak (Tagalog)
Local name: Barak
Indication: hypertension
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil bark in water to produce 4 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass decoction 3x a day; after meals
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Araudi; Juahaira (Palawan; ; ;)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Palawan

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