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Family Acoraceae sweet-flag
Common name: Lubigan (Filipino); Sweetflag; Calamus (English)
Local name: Lubigan
Indication: rheumatism/ erysipelas
Plant part used: roots or rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound the roots and cook in oil. Rub.
Direction for use: Adults: Rub as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Liwanag; Segundino (Quezon; Perez; Brgy. Villamanzano Norte; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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