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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English)
Local name: Dulaw
Indication: scabies
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound dried rhizome into powder form. Mix with coconut oil and rub on the affected part(s) of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Aqui; Inda (Tawi-tawi; Sibutu; Bangay; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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