| Family |
Zingiberaceae Ginger Family |
| Common name: |
Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English) |
| Local name: |
Luya |
| Indication: |
goiter |
| Plant part used: |
rhizome |
| Method of Preparation: |
Cut the rhizome into pieces. Pound finely. Rub and plaster on the neck. |
| Direction for use: |
All ages: as needed. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Antuerfia; Labina (Masbate; Aroroy; Town Proper; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Masbate |
