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(a) Zingiber officinaleRoscoe (b) Allium sativumL. (c ) Piper nigrumL. Print

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Family (a) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family (b) Amaryllidaceae (c ) Piperaceae peppers
Common name: (a) Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English) (b) Bawang (Filipino); Garlic; Cultivated garlic (English) (c) Paminta (Filipino); Black pepper (English)
Local name: (a) Ginger mix with (b) garlic (c) black pepper
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: (a) rhizome (b) bulb (c) seeds
Method of Preparation: Pound rhizome; bulb; and seeds (any amount). Mix with rubbing alcohol or gas. Massage it on the affected area(s).
Direction for use: Adults: Apply before bed time.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Aranza; Miguel (Zamboanga; Basilan City; Isabela; Lanote; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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