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(a) Zingiber officinaleRoscoe (b) Piper betleL. Print

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Family (a) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family (b) Piperaceae peppers
Common name: (a) Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English) (b) Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: (a) Luy-a (b) buyo
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: (a) rhizome (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound and soak in alcohol and rub to affected areas.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Malumen; Maternidad (Aklan; Madalag; Pang-itan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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