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Kaempferia galanga L. Print

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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Gisol (Filipino); Galanga (English)
Local name: Dahol
Indication: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound a rhizome. Soak in a glass of water. Drink the infusion after 3 hours.
Direction for use: Children: Take 1 tsp. 3x a day. Adults: Take 1 tsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Andres; Cayetano (Bontoc; Bauko; Brgy. Mt. Data; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

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