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

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Family (a) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family (b) Lythraceae
Common name: (a) Gisol (Filipino); Galanga (English) (b) Hikau-hikauan (Filipino)
Local name: (a) Kusol w/ (b) Elepante
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: Not provided
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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