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(a) Zingiber officinaleRoscoe (b) Plectranthus scutellarioides(L.) R. Br. Print

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Family (a) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family (b) Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: (a) Luya (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English) (b) Mayana (Filipino)
Local name: (a) Luya mix with (b) lapunaya
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: De Baclor; Maria vda. (Capiz; Sur Ivisan; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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