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(a) Sonneratia caseolaris (L.) Engl. (b) Kaempferia galanga L. Print

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Family (a) Lythraceae (b) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: (a) Hikau-hikauan (Filipino) (b) Gisol (Filipino); Galanga (English)
Local name: (a) Elepante w/ (b) Kusol
Indication: headache
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves and roast in fire; apply as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Paloma; Teodorico (South Cotabato; Polomolok; Adelfa; ) & (b) Nastor; Benito (South Cotabato; Tantangan; Dumadail; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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