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(a) Not provided (b) Zingiber officinaleRoscoe Print

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Family (a) Not provided (b) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: (a) Not provided (b) Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: (a) Handilibon (Vis.) mix with (b) ginger
Indication: swelling of joints
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) rhizome
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves to produce a handful. Pound 1 piece of ginger. Mix and wrap it with banana leaves. Heat over flame for 10-15 minutes. Rub this over the affected area.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply every morning and afternoon.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Talpis; Solomon (Zamboanga; Dumalinaw; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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