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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: Agat
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Chop a rhizome into small pieces. Put in a bottle of coconut oil and alcohol. Massage affected part(s) with the mixture daily.
Direction for use: Adult: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Alagao; Cosme (Pangasinan; Mangaldan; Brgy. Macayug; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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