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Zingiber officinaleRoscoe Print

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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: Laya
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Roast a piece of rhizome. Pound apply on the affected part(s).
Direction for use: Adults: Every night.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: All herbolarios interviewed (Bontoc; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

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