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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English)
Local name: Luya
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful size of rhizome. Mix with sugar in 1 glass of water until 1/2 glass remain. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adult/children: 1/2 glass as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Merones; Pedro (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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