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(a) Zingiber officinaleRoscoe (b) Tagetes erectaL. Print

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Family (a) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family (b) Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: (a) Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English) (b) Amarillo (Filipino); Marigold; Aztec marigold; French marigold (English)
Local name: (a) luya (Ceb.) with (b) dihito (Ceb.)
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: (a) rhizome (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves and rhizome of luya. Add coconut oil; wrap in a banana leaf and heat over flame. Plaster on the affected areas of the body.
Direction for use: Adults: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camiguin

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