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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: Luya
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Boil 5 slices of ginger in desired amount of water to produce a decoction. Add sugar.
Direction for use: Adults: take 1/2 cup 3x daily. Children: 1/4 cup 3x daily.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Aurellana; Lucing (Quezon; San Narciso; Brgy. Pagkakaisa; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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