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Alpinia galanga(L.) Willd. Print

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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Langkawas (Filipino); Greater galangal (English)
Local name: Langkawas
Indication: ulcer
Plant part used: fruit
Method of Preparation: Grind fruits. Add vinegar and grinded lukban seeds. Apply as poultice on the stomach.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Alpay; Santiago (Quezon; Mauban; Bagong Bayan; Brgy. Tapukan; )& (b) Oliveros; Bruno (Quezon; Poblacion; Brgy. 6; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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