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Kaempferia galanga L. Print

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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Gisol (Filipino); Galanga (English)
Local name: Kusol
Indication: inflammation
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Scrape and add coconut oil. Wrap in banana leaf. Apply as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Paloma; Teodorico (South Cotabato; Polomolok; Adelfa; ) & (b) Nastor; Feliciano (South Cotabato; Tantangan; San Felipe Old; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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