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(a) Kaempferia galanga L. (b) Proiphys amboinensis(L.) Herb. Print

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Family (a) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family (b) Amaryllidaceae
Common name: (a) Gisol (Filipino); Galanga (English) (b) Tambal (Filipino); Katangal (Bis.); Abod (Bis.)
Local name: Dusol mix w/ abod
Indication: swellings
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound 2 leaves each. Apply as poultice on affected parts.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mayores; Angeles (Camarines Sur; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camarines Sur

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