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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: Luy-a
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Roast a piece of rhizome. Pound immediately and apply as poultice on affected joints.
Direction for use: Adults: Daily but before bedtime.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Panilba; Angel (Siquijor; E. Villanueva; Camugao; ) (b) Balasi; Meliton (Siquijor; Lazi; Gabayan; ) (c ) Maceta; Severino (Siquijor; San Juan; Tubod; ) (d) Yongod; Julian (Siquijor; Larena; Basac; ) & (e) Onque; Atanacio (Siquijor; Bolos; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Siquijor

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