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(a) Zingiber officinaleRoscoe (b) Erythrina variegataL. Print

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Family (a) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family (b) Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: (a) Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English) (b) Dapdap (Filipino); Indian coral tree; Tiger's claw (English); Baroraw
Local name: (a) Loya pagirisen mix with (b) baroraw
Indication: tumor
Plant part used: (a) rhizome (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound equal proportion of leaves. Apply as poultice on the affected part(s) overnight.
Direction for use: Every night.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
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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