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(a) Donax canniformis(G. Forst.) K. Schum. (b) Curcuma zedoaria(Christm.) Roscoe (c ) Alpinia elegans (C.Presl) K.Schum. (d) Allium sativumL. (e) Not provided Print

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Family (a) Marantaceae arrowroot; prayer-plant (b) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family (c ) Zingiberaceae (d) Amaryllidaceae (e) Not provided
Common name: (a) Bamban (Filipino) (b) Luya-luyahan (Filipino); Zedoary (English) (c ) Tagbak (Filipino) (d) Bawang (Filipino); Garlic; Cultivated garlic (English) (e) Not provided
Local name: (a) Banban with (b) banglay (c) tagbak (d) bawang (e) mawwaw
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: leaves rhizome sucker bulb leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil enough of each plant part in vinegar then use the solution to wash the affected parts.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Larracas; Quintin (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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