Curcuma longaL.
 
Curcuma longaL.
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Family:
Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name:
Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English)
Local name:
Dilaw
Indication:
tonsilitis
Plant part used:
rhizomes
Method of Preparation:
Boil 3 rhizomes in enough water. Pound washed rhizome and apply as poultice. Drink the decoction.
Direction for use:
All ages: Apply poultice as needed on the swollen part of the body. All ages: Drink 1 glass of decoction 3x a day.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Serrano; Emeterio (Quezon; Atimonan; ; Brgy. Poblacion; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Quezon