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(a) Kaempferia galanga L. (b) Allium sativumL. Print

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Family (a) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family (b) Amaryllidaceae
Common name: (a) Gisol (Filipino); Galanga (English) (b) Bawang (Filipino); Garlic; Cultivated garlic (English)
Local name: (a) Kisol (b) Bawang
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: (a) rhizome (b) cloves
Method of Preparation: Pound rhizome and cloves. Mix with coconut oil. Rub directly on the affected body parts.
Direction for use: Adults: Rub 2x a day every morning and afternoon.
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: Tawi-tawi

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