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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: Luya
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Pound roots and massage on the affected part.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Estimo; Jacinta (Zamboanga; Dipolog City; Olingan; ) & (b) Lirio; Digna (Zamboanga; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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