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Alpinia luteocarpa Elmer Print

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Family Zingiberaceae
Common name: Luyang-itim
Local name: Luyang-itim
Indication: Kontra maligno
Plant part used: Rhizome
Method of Preparation: (Healer?s secret)
Direction for use: (Healer?s secret)
Additional information: Considered the best ginger for cooking.
Informant: Amy Jugueta (Quezon; Alabat)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Dando RF, Dando LR
Date abstracted: 10/11/2017
Province: Alabat Island

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