| 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: |
Roast a piece of rhizome. Pound immediately and apply as poultice on affected joints. |
| Direction for use: |
Adults: Daily but before bedtime. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
(a) Panilba; Angel (Siquijor; E. Villanueva; Camugao; ) (b) Balasi; Meliton (Siquijor; Lazi; Gabayan; ) (c ) Maceta; Severino (Siquijor; San Juan; Tubod; ) (d) Yongod; Julian (Siquijor; Larena; Basac; ) & (e) Onque; Atanacio (Siquijor; Bolos; ; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Siquijor |
