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(a) Curcuma longaL. (b) Lantana camaraL. Print

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Family (a) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family (b) Verbenaceae verbenas; verbnaces
Common name: (a) Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English) (b) Lantana (Filipino); Largeleaf lantana (English)
Local name: (a) Duao (b) Hagonoi (violet)
Indication: paralysis
Plant part used: (a) rhizome (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves and rhizome. Add salt and wrap in banana leaf. Heat. Massage and rub on the affected part.
Direction for use: 3x a day or as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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