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Family (a) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family (b) Not provided
Common name: (a) Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English) (b) Not provided
Local name: (a) Luy-a (b) payaw
Indication: flu
Plant part used: (a) rhizome (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound and wrap in banana leaf then heat 'tuom'. Rub to the whole body.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Cawaling; Marcelino (Aklan; Makato; Cayangwan; ) & (b) Mata; Florida (Aklan; Makato; Cayangwan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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