| Family |
Zingiberaceae Ginger Family |
| Common name: |
Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English) |
| Local name: |
Luy-a |
| Indication: |
rheumatism |
| Plant part used: |
rhizome |
| Method of Preparation: |
Pulverize the rhizome. Mix with coconut oil. Place in a bottle. Use the mixture in massaging affected area(s). |
| Direction for use: |
Adults: Massage before bed time. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
(a) Tartosa; Wilfred (Negros Occidental; Binalbagan; San Teodoro; ) & (b) Enriquez; Nonoy (Negros Occidental; Victoria; Brgy II; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Negros Occidental |
