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Family Acoraceae sweet-flag
Common name: Lubigan (Filipino); Sweetflag; Calamus (English)
Local name: Lubigan
Indication: early stage of paralysis
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound 1-3 small size of rhizome. Mix with shredded coconut. Broil and apply as warm poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: Poultice as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Manoza; Felipe (Quezon; Gumaca; Brgy. Buensuciso; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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