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Panax ginseng?C.A. Meyer or?Panax quinquefolius?L. Print

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Family Araliaceae
Common name: Ginseng (Engl.)
Local name: Ginseng
Indication: Kidney trouble; rheumatism
Plant part used: Roots
Method of Preparation: Get the roots and wash it. Expose the roots into the sun to make it dry. Finely chop the roots into small pieces and put these in a bottle. Add wine, tanduay or any other wine depending upon the preference of the person.
Direction for use: Drink the soaked wine 1/2 of the glass once a day after meal.
Additional information:
Informant: William Ongue Bolongon (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Cangmatnog, Purok Fortune
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 28/02/2015
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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