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(a) Zingiber officinaleRoscoe (b) Allium sativumL. Print

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Family (a) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family (b) Amaryllidaceae
Common name: (a) Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English) (b) Bawang (Filipino); Garlic; Cultivated garlic (English)
Local name: (a) luya mix with (b) ajos
Indication: snakebite
Plant part used: (a) rhizome (b) cloves
Method of Preparation: Pound rhizome and cloves apply directly on the bitten parts of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mulay; Mauricia (Davao; Davao City; Toril Proper; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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