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Family (a) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: (a) Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English) (b)
Local name: (a) Kalawag mix with (b)
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: (a) rhizome (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Mix 7 slices of rhizome and a handful of leaves. Boil in 1 glass of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: One-half glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bosaka; Tominaman (Lanao del Sur; Taraka; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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