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 |