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Curcuma zedoaria(Christm.) Roscoe Print

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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luya-luyahan (Filipino); Zedoary (English); Barak (Tagalog)
Local name: Barak
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: leaves and rhizomes
Method of Preparation: Pound together the leaves and rhizomes and apply on affected parts.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply everyday.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mamon; Guadalupe (Iloilo; Janiuay; Brgy. Guadalupe; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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