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Zingiber officinaleRoscoe Print

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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: Agat
Indication: sore throat
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Boil a rhizome in enough water. Drink decoction as 'salabat'.
Direction for use: Adult: Drink 'salabat' before bedtime daily.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rodriguez; Elena (Pangasinan; Mapandan; Brgy. Torres; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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