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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English)
Local name: Duao (Ceb.)
Indication: minor bruises
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound the rhizome and mix with scraped coconut meat and apply as poultice on the affected parts of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Montero; Esperanza (Agusan del Norte; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Agusan del Norte

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