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Family Acoraceae sweet-flag
Common name: Lubigan (Filipino); Sweetflag; Calamus (English)
Local name: Lubigan
Indication: pasma
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Cut into small pieces; pound and heat. Add coconut oil and agua florida. Use to massage the affected parts of the body.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pardito; Pedro (Quezon; General Luna; Brgy. San Isidro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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