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Family Zingiberaceae
Common name: Not provided
Local name: Bangl'lay (Mandaya)
Indication: For swelled skin due to exposure to a hairy caterpillar, para sa natil-asan
Plant part used: Stem (Unod)
Method of Preparation: Poultice-Gather a thumb-size stem then cut it into 1/2 cm in length.
Direction for use: Apply directly the stem on the affected parts.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Kamunaan museum
Place gathered: Davao Oriental, Mati, Kamunaan
Gathered by / Date gathered: Paluga MJD, Ragrario AMM, Millondaga KJI, Cabero JD
Abstracted by: 01/06/2013
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Mandaya

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